The Florida State Seminoles will face the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide this Saturday for Week 1 of college football. After a challenging 2024 season, the Seminoles ended up at the bottom of the ACC with a record of 2-10, while the Crimson Tide concluded their previous campaign with a 9-4 record under head coach Kalen DeBoer.

Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET from Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. As per the latest odds from SportsLine, the Crimson Tide are favored by 14 points, with the total set at 50.5.

Before placing bets on the game, check out recommendations from SportsLine’s projection model that has simulated this matchup 10,000 times. It’s worth noticing the model has proved successful, generating over $2,000 in profits for $100 bettors on its top picks since inception.

Best Bets for Alabama vs. Florida State

• Alabama -13.5
• Under 50.5

Offensive Focus for Alabama

Alabama aims for consistent offense this season, looking to Ty Simpson to guide them under center after the departure of Jalen Milroe. Simpson’s primary target will be Ryan Williams, who had an impressive previous season with 48 catches totaling 865 yards and eight touchdowns. The model predicts that Alabama will cover the spread in 58% of its simulations.

Total Points Prediction

Although Alabama had several high-scoring matches last year, including a 63-0 win against Western Kentucky in Week 1, the Seminoles could hold this game under 50.5 points. Last season, Florida State’s games hit the Under in nine instances, successfully maintaining the total under 50 in each case. This trend also resonates with a 58% success in simulations.

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