Mississippi-Alabama Preview

The Mississippi Rebels and the Alabama Crimson Tide will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 12-point favorites versus the Rebels, while the game's total is sitting at 49. Jevan Snead threw for 241 yards and one touchdown for Mississippi as they lost 31-24 to South Carolina in Week 6. The Rebels failed to cover the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 42.5. Glen Coffee ran for 218 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown to lead Alabama past Kentucky 17-14 in Week 6. Alabama couldn't cover as 17-point home favorites as the game played under the 44.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Current streak: Alabama has won 6 straight games. Team records: Mississippi: 3-3 SU, 3-2 ATS Alabama: 6-0 SU, 4-2 ATS Mississippi most recently: When playing in October are 2-8 When playing on grass are 1-9 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing within the conference are 1-9 Alabama most recently: When playing in October are 9-1 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Mississippi is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Alabama Mississippi is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Mississippi is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Alabama Mississippi is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Mississippi Alabama is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Mississippi Alabama is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up: Mississippi at Arkansas, Saturday, October 25 Alabama at Tennessee, Saturday, October 25