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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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Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday formally announced the state will be beginning this historic summer with an America 250 Alabama Celebration at the State Capitol next Thursday. During the event, the governor will officially unveil a massive, 250th edition of the U.S. flag that will hang between the columns of the Capitol this summer.
“We live in the greatest nation on this Earth, and it is only fitting Alabama pay tribute to this country we are proud to call home. I am excited to invite my fellow Alabamians to the Capitol for a salute to our nation and to kick off this historic summer,” said Ivey. “There is truly no better time to be an American and an Alabamian than right now.”
The event will be open to the public and is set to occur on the front steps of the State Capitol Thursday, May 21 at 11 a.m. ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Leading up to the program, guests will be able to enjoy the sounds of the 151st Army Band. The governor invited Pell City High School student and fellow Girls Stater Amelia Alverson, who went viral for her rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner,” to perform.
The program will feature a musical performance by Randy Owen of Alabama. At the close of the program, four F-35 fighter jets will roar over the State Capitol for an official flyover.
The governor first announced the event Wednesday during a speech in Huntsville. There are no tickets required. Governor Ivey said she looks forward to America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, and she “is thrilled to kick off this milestone summer with her fellow Alabamians,” Ivey’s press release concluded.
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Alabama’s Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort recognized as one of the best | WKRG.com
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — Beneath thousands of headstones, a life of service and sacrifice is honored at the Alabama State Veterans Cemetery in Spanish Fort.
“It is pretty profound the sense of pride in the work,” said cemetery director Joe Buschell.
“The beauty is just overwhelming, and there is so much honor here for our veterans for the community,” said Commissioner of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Jeff Newton. “It’s just a solemn place.”
Buschell accepted the Excellence in Veterans Cemetery Operations recognition, but he says it is a team effort.
“We’re going to do whatever it takes. When the day starts, our obligation is to honor that veteran and their family,” Buschell said.
The only state veterans cemetery in Alabama is the final resting place for almost 5,000 veterans and their spouses.
“They truly care for the veterans of the state of Alabama,” said Glenn Powers, Deputy Under Secretary of Cemetery Operations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that sets the standards for all 124 state veterans cemeteries across the U.S. “They do exactly what we want them to do, what the American citizens want them to do, take care of our veterans, honor them in perpetuity.”
Established in 2013, the 130-acre property off Highway 225 has room to expand for generations to come.
“They gifted everybody at least a part of their life, said Buschell. “At this cemetery, we have at least a couple that gifted the whole thing, so that means a lot.”
A debt of gratitude that can never fully be repaid.
Alabama residents will make their choice for U.S. Congress during the May 19 primary, and officials are urging people to vote despite an ever-evolving situation surrounding the state’s congressional maps.
Currently, there are legal disputes surrounding the Congressional districts map in use in Alabama. Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in late April on a redistricting case in Louisiana, Alabama asked for the preliminary injunction which barred them from redrawing their maps until 2030 to be lifted, which the courts have granted as of May 11.
Though there’s been some confusion in the face of ongoing legal motions regarding the maps, what is certain is that primary elections will go on as planned despite Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey calling for a special election in August for the affected congressional districts — Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7.
The Northern District Court of Alabama, which originally issued the injunction, still has to reconsider the case. The court asked state officials in a May 12 order to explain the plan for the 2026 elections and to explain how they plan to “ensure that all Alabamians may timely and efficaciously exercise their constitutional right to vote.”
There are two more elections after the primaries this month. On June 16, the state will hold primary runoff elections, and on Nov. 3, the state will host the general election. Additional candidates could come up after the primaries conclude, so once the names are finalized, the ballots may appear differently in November.
The special election in races affected by new congressional maps is currently planned for Aug. 11, though officials — including Ivey — have encouraged all voters to cast their ballots in the regular May 19 primary.
Who’s running for U.S. Senate?
The seat currently held by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is up for election. Tuberville, who has thrown his hat in the governor’s race, will not be returning to the position, so all candidates listed would be new to the Senate. The other seat is held by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt and won’t be open until her term expires in 2028.
Republican candidates
- Seth Burton
- Dale Shelton Deas Jr.
- Jared Hudson
- Steve Marshall
- Barry Moore
- Rodney Walker
Some names on this list are already serving in federal and Alabama state government positions, with Marshall currently serving as the state’s Attorney General, and Moore currently representing Alabama’s 1st District in the House of Representatives and previously representing the 2nd District. Of the candidates, President Donald Trump has endorsed only one, which is Moore.
Hudson is the only candidate who has attempted to run for another position, albeit unsuccessfully — he ran for sheriff of Jefferson County in 2022, but lost to incumbent Sheriff Mark Pettway.
Democratic candidates
- Dakarai Larriett
- Kyle Sweetser
- Everett Wess
- Mark S. Wheeler II
Who’s running for House of Representatives?
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is running unopposed in District 7. Voters in every district have candidates from both sides of the aisle to consider.
Considering the special election that is now on the horizon, candidate names may appear differently on ballots in August if different maps are approved. For the May 19 primaries, the following is how candidate names will appear.
District 1 Republican Candidates
- Jerry Carl
- James (Jimmy) Dees
- Rhett Marques
- Joshua McKee
- John Mills
- James Richardson
- Austin Sidwell
District 1 Democratic Candidates
Senate candidate Moore currently holds the District 1 position, so no candidates are incumbents. A few of the candidates in this race have previous political experience. Carl is a former member of the U.S. House and used to represent District 1, with his tenure in office lasting from 2021-25. Marques is a current Alabama State House representative.
District 2 Republican Candidates
District 2 Democratic Candidates
U.S. Rep. Figures currently holds the District 2 position.
District 3 Republican Candidates
District 3 Democratic Candidates
U.S. Rep. Rogers currently holds the District 3 position.
District 4 Republican Candidates
- Robert B. Aderholt
- Tommy Barnes
District 4 Democratic Candidates
- Amanda N. Pusczek
- Shane Weaver
U.S. Rep. Aderholt currently holds the District 4 position. His one Republican opponent, Barnes, has a history in public service, serving as a Colbert County Commissioner.
District 5 Republican Candidates
District 5 Democratic Candidates
- Jeremy Devito
- Candice Dollar Duvieilh
- Andrew Sneed
U.S. Rep. Strong currently holds the District 5 position.
District 6 Republican candidates
District 6 Democratic candidates
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer currently holds the District 6 position.
How do I check my voter registration status?
To vote in the primary election, voters need to have been registered to vote in Alabama for 15 days before the election is scheduled to happen.
To check your registration status, visit vote.gov.
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