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Alabama Crimson Tide vs South Carolina Gamecocks Football Opening Odds: Cover or Not?
Despite the bewildering loss to Vanderbilt, Las Vegas still has a little bit of faith in the Crimson Tide. According to FanDuel, the opening line is Bama -20.5 which basically translates to a three touchdown margin. It has since moved to 21.5.
Like many teams, South Carolina has been a bit of an enigma this season. Through five games, they are still the only team to dominate and destroy Kentucky (by the score of 31-6). Yet, the Gamecocks topped 1-4 Old Dominion by only four points.
SOUTH CAROLINA
| DATE | OPP | CLOSE | RESULT | ATS / OU |
| Aug 31 | Old Dominion | -20.5 / 49.5 | Won 23-19 | Lost / Under |
| Sep 07 | @Kentucky | +9.5 / 41.5 | Won 31-6 | Won / Under |
| Sep 14 | LSU | +6.5 / 48.5 | Lost 33-36 | Won / Over |
| Sep 21 | Akron | -25 / 41.5 | Won 50-7 | Won / Over |
| Oct 05 | Ole Miss | +9 / 53 | Lost 3-27 | Lost / Under |
South Carolina is a wobbly 3-2. They have had only one road game, but it was the big Kentucky upset. They gave LSU a run for their money but then got stonewalled by Ole Miss.
ALABAMA
| DATE | OPP | CLOSE | RESULT | ATS / OU |
| 08/31/24 | Western Kentucky | -34 / 59.5 | Won 63-0 | Won / Over |
| 09/07/24 | South Florida | -30.5 / 64.5 | Won 42-16 | Lost / Under |
| 09/14/24 | @Wisconsin | -14.5 / 47.5 | Won 42-10 | Won / Over |
| 09/28/24 | Georgia | +2 / 50 | Won 41-34 | Won / Over |
| 10/05/24 | @Vanderbilt | -22 / 54.5 | Lost 40-35 | Lost / Over |
The fact that Alabama will be back home helps. A big unknown is how they will react to their upset defeat. Will they mope around or be pisst off? One thing that seems certain is that the Tide offense will put up some points.
MATH
With an over/under of 51.5 and 21.5 point spread, the final score could look something like BAMA 37, SCAR 15. Would you be willing to bet on this game?
Poll
Bama -21.5
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25%
An angry Alabama puts a whupping on SC. Take the Tide by more than three touchdowns.
(1 vote)
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25%
A 20 or 21 point win is about what I was thinking. Too close to bet.
(1 vote)
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50%
It will be much closer. Take SC +20.5.
(2 votes)
4 votes total
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The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in this college basketball matchup on Monday at Coleman Coliseum, and you can catch all the action with ESPN Unlimited.
How to Watch Alabama vs North Dakota
- Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Channel: SEC Network+
- Stream: ESPN Unlimited (watch now)
The Alabama Crimson Tide tip off the 2025‑26 season with plenty of momentum and transition under coach Nate Oats. After making a deep NCAA Tournament run last year, the Tide reload with young lead guard Labaron Philon Jr. stepping into a starring role and rising forward Keitenn Bristow bringing hype on the front line. Alabama’s roster also adds size and versatility through transfers like Noah Williamson, while returning shooters and athletes across the lineup support Oats’ up‑tempo, high‑spacing system. With their core freshened and expectations still high in the SEC, the key question is: can they take the next step and turn deep-tournament potential into a title-contending run?
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks enter the 2025‑26 season with a blend of rebuilding and hope under seventh‑year head coach Paul Sather. Fresh off a 12‑21 season (5‑11 in the Summit League), they’ll lean heavily on senior guard Eli King for leadership while integrating seven newcomers into the rotation. The schedule opens with a tough road game at Alabama Crimson Tide, setting the tone early for a season shaped by growth more than expectation. With only one returning starter, chemistry will take time—but if the freshmen acclimate and the Hawks tighten defensively, they could surprise in Summit League play.
This is a great college basketball matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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Alabama women’s basketball embarks on its non-conference schedule with a season opener against Stetson, but how much the Crimson Tide’s opponents make from the University of Alabama before SEC play begins in January?
The Tuscaloosa News obtained contract information via an open records request to determine the amount of money that UA will be paying out during the 2025-26 non-conference slate.
Fourteen non-conference foes are on the docket for Alabama, including teams that the Crimson Tide will face during the Pink Flamingo Championships in Nassau, Bahamas, over Thanksgiving. The only contract that wasn’t provided was Alabama’s SEC/ACC Challenge game against Clemson, scheduled for Dec. 4.
Here’s what to know:
Stetson will receive $30,000 from the University of Alabama to travel to Tuscaloosa from DeLand, Florida. Sam Houston is Alabama’s other highest-paid opponent, bringing in $30,000 for the team’s trip from Huntsville, Texas.
Alabama A&M, Alcorn State, McNeese State and Troy will receive $25,000 each. The guaranteed amount that Tulane will be paid is $24,000. Kennesaw State and Samford will receive $20,000 each. Receiving $10,000, the University of Louisiana-Monroe is the lowest-paid opponent Alabama will face.
The Crimson Tide is paying $37,500 to compete in the Pink Flamingos Championship, in which it will meet Harvard and either Minnesota or the University of South Florida.
Per contract agreement, six of Alabama’s non-conference opponents will also receive 15 hotel rooms per night, including Alabama A&M, Alcorn State, Jackson State, Kennesaw State, McNeese State and Tulane. Alabama A&M, Jackson State and Kennesaw State are approximately three hours away from Tuscaloosa, or less.
Minus hotel room costs, Alabama will pay a total of $296,500 to the aforementioned visiting non-conference opponents and to participate in the Pink Flamingos Championship.
Alabama and Stetson will tip off at 4 p.m. CT on Monday, Nov. 3 in Coleman Coliseum ahead of Alabama men’s basketball’s season opener against North Dakota at 7 p.m. on the same day.
How Nate Oats, Alabama basketball is preparing for North Dakota opener
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Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.
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