The problem with betting on some of college football's heavies is that they're always favored by so much, especially when they play at home. Case in point: Alabama, which is just 3-7 against the spread over its last 10 home games. The Tide will play as big home favorites again when they host Western Kentucky on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa.
Point spread: The Crimson Tide opened as 24-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark (line updates and matchup report).
College football pick, via Odds Shark computer: 45.0-31.8 Crimson Tide (college football picks on every game)
Why the WKU Hilltoppers can cover the spread
The Hilltoppers opened this season with a 46-14 victory over Rice last Thursday, covering as 19-point favorites.