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Alabama vs Wisconsin Best bets: Odds, expert picks, expert predictions, player news, stats for September 14
It’s Friday, September 13th and we’ve got Week 3 action on the slate with the Alabama Crimson Tide and Wisconsin Badgers all set to square off from Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin tomorrow afternoon.
This is a non-conference matchup and the third-ever meeting between the Tide and Badgers. The two have not met since 2015 and 1928 before that, so this is not common territory for either school.
Alabama (12-2 last season) is 2-0 this year with a 42-16 victory over USF fueled by a 28-3 fourth quarter in Week 2. The Tide lost in the College Football Playoff to the eventual champion, Michigan Wolverines 27-20 in OT.
Wisconsin (7-6 last season) is 2-0 this year with 14-point victories over both Western Michigan and South Dakota. The Badgers season ended in a loss to LSU, 35-31 in the Reliaquest Bowl.
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How to watch Alabama vs. Wisconsin Saturday:
· Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2024
· Time: 12:00 PM EST
· Site: Camp Randall Stadium
· City: Madison, Wisconsin
· TV/Streaming: FOX
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Latest Game odds for Alabama vs. Wisconsin – Week 3
The latest odds as of Friday morning:
- Money line: Alabama -800, Wisconsin +550
- Spread: Alabama -16.5 (-110)
- Total: 49 points
*odds courtesy of BetMGM
The odds for this game have stayed constant since opening, which implies this could be one of the sharper lines on the week. With Alabama using a +25 fourth quarter, the Tide could cover at any time. However, Wisconsin will be a step up in competition and looking for a season-defining win when they host Alabama.
NBC Sports Bet Best Bet
NBC Sports Betting Analyst Vaughn Dalzell has the following best bets for Saturday’s matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Wisconsin Badgers in Week 3:
Wisconsin is rarely a home underdog, only eight times since 2005 has that happened. However, the Badgers are an impressive 6-2 ATS in those games. Despite the strong trend, Alabama is a different beast and most will agree that Jalen Milroe is more reliable and safer than Tyler Van Dyke.
The Tide’s defense is shaping up to be a dominant one and Wisconsin’s offense didn’t reach 30 points versus either Western Michigan or South Dakota. I lean toward Alabama and like the Under in this matchup which should be run-oriented. Alabama’s defense is a fun sprinkle to score a touchdown for Week 3 (+340) that we discussed on Bet the EDGE.
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From the Trading Desk at BetMGM courtesy of John Ewing: National Championship
Line movement (Last Week to Now)
- Georgia +280 to +275
- Texas +850 to +550
- Tennessee +3500 to +2200
Highest Ticket%
- Ohio State 17.0%
- Georgia 12.1%
- Texas 9.1%
Highest Handle%
- Ohio State 19.3%
- Georgia 17.2%
- Miami 11.5%
Biggest Liabilities
Quarterback matchup for Alabama vs. Wisconsin
- Alabama: Jalen Milroe (70.6 QBR) has nine total touchdowns through two games and 475 yards. Milroe recorded two rushing scores in each of the first two games to start the season and ended last year with 12 rushing touchdowns along with 23 through the air. He looks on pace to eclipse both in his Heisman campaign.
- Wisconsin: Tyler Van Dyke (31.6 QBR) is a Miami (FL) transfer that tossed 2,703 passing yards for 19 touchdowns to 12 interceptions for the Hurricanes last season. The Badgers quarterback has one touchdown pass on 63 attempts this season with a 60.3 completion percentage.
Alabama & Wisconsin team stats and betting trends
· Alabama posted 28 points in the fourth quarter against USF and out-scored its opponents 49-10 in the second half of the first two games.
· Jalen Milroe is one of the current front-runners for the Heisman. He sits eighth at +1100 odds on BetMGM and a win here should push him into the top five.
· Wisconsin has only been a home underdog in eight games since 2005, finishing 6-2 ATS (against the spread) in those matchups.
· The Badgers have two 100-yard rushers through two games, Chez Mellusi and Cade Yacamelli. Mellusi has a team-high three rushing touchdowns this season, which is one off from his season-high while he backed up Braelon Allen (12 TDs).
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Former Alabama star Will Anderson Jr. has reportedly signed a three-year, $150 million extension with the Houston Texans, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Anderson instantly solidified himself as one of the top defensive players in football throughout his rookie campaign in 2023. The star defensive end was named as the Rookie of the Year in 2023, as Anderson’s extension will officially keep him in Houston long-term, as well as make him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
Anderson recorded an impressive 12 sacks on the Texans’ defensive line in 2025, as the former Alabama star has made history following his head turning extension with Houston.
Anderson was nothing short of a superstar throughout his time at Alabama. Houston drafted the talented lineman with the third overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft, as Anderson was widely regarded as one of the top overall selections from his class.
The former Crimson Tide superstar has officially inked a massive extension with the Texans, as Anderson will undoubtedly continue playing a critical role on Houston’s defensive line over the coming seasons.
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Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn said that No. 4 Texas would be “hungry” against the No. 11Crimson Tide coming off its first series loss of the season to Texas A&M.
The Longhorns certainly were, as they pounced all over Vaughn’s team, striking out 17 Alabama batters en route to a 10-2 win.
“The story of the game was they just kind of kicked our tail in every phase tonight,” Vaughn said.
Alabama starter Tyler Fay had been elite over his past four starts, dating back to his complete-game no-hitter against Florida, allowing just six earned runs over the 26.0 innings pitched in those games. That changed instantly on Friday evening, as leadoff batter Aiden Robbins opened the game with a double and catcher Carson Tinney took him deep for a two-run blast moments later.
Texas added a third run in the first off an Ethan Mendoza RBI double, setting the tone for a dominant day. Alabama did not record a hit until the fourth inning as Longhorn ace Dylan Volantis tore through batters, striking out 12 over six innings.
Fay ended up going 5.1 innings, just the second time he did not make it through the sixth. The other, against Auburn, was only due to Vaughn wanting to keep his pitch count down in the wake of the no-hitter. He allowed season-highs of seven earned runs and 12 hits in the loss.
The Longhorns added a run each in the third and the fifth, before Alabama put the slightest amount of pressure on Texas in the top of the sixth. Bryce Fowler and Justin Lebron scored on the basepaths off an error and a wild pitch, respectively, to cut the Texas lead to three runs.
“You’ve got to find ways to score,” Vaughn said. “Those two guys just created two runs for us, and did a great job creating those runs and we crawl back in at 5-2, and it’s like, ‘Let’s go back to work…’ So thought we had that chance in those middle innings.”
The Longhorns effectively put the game to bed in the next frame, responding with three runs as Fay was relieved by Connor Lehman. Texas would add two more runs on the day, with the only silver lining coming in the fact that Alabama avoided a run-rule.
The Crimson Tide has now lost four straight SEC games after winning three consecutive series. Zane Adams takes the mound with the series on the line on Saturday, in a game that has been moved up to 12 p.m. CT due to anticipated rain in Austin.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.7% in February, according to preliminary data released by the Alabama Department of Workforce. The figure matches January’s rate and is lower than the 3.0% recorded in February 2025.
The latest data shows 64,831 people unemployed across the state, a slight increase from 64,057 in January but down from 71,929 one year ago. Meanwhile, the number of employed individuals rose by 14,603 over the year, bringing total employment to 2,321,473. The state’s civilian labor force also grew to 2,386,304, an increase of 7,505 people year-over-year.
Wage and salary employment increased by 12,000 over the month to 2,195,300. Gains were seen across several sectors, including leisure and hospitality, government, and private education and health services.
State officials pointed to continued job growth and rising wages as signs of economic strength. Average weekly wages increased by $62.71 over the year, reaching a record high of $1,175.01. Alabama also recorded one of the largest wage increases nationally, with an 8% rise over the same period.
Several industries reported new record-high wages, including manufacturing, trade and transportation, financial activities, professional and business services, and leisure and hospitality.
At the county level, Shelby County reported the lowest unemployment rate at 2.5%, followed by Elmore County at 2.6%. Limestone, Chambers, and Blount counties each recorded rates of 2.7%. The highest unemployment rates were reported in Perry County at 7.1%, Monroe County at 6.6%, and Greene and Wilcox counties at 6.5%.
Among major cities, Pelham posted the lowest unemployment rate at 2.2%, while Vestavia Hills followed at 2.3%. Trussville, Hoover, and Alabaster each recorded rates of 2.4%. The highest city unemployment rates were seen in Prichard at 6.5%, Selma at 5.2%, and Anniston at 4.6%.
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