Alabama owns the recent rivalry with Arkansas, winning the last eight meetings straight up, covering five of the last seven. Coming off a huge SEC road victory, the Crimson Tide continue their quest for a return trip to the College Football Playoff when they host Arkansas for Homecoming in Tuscaloosa Saturday night.
Point spread: The Crimson Tide opened as 16-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line updates and matchup report)
College football pick, via Odds Shark computer: 30.3-20.3 Crimson Tide
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks can cover the spread
The Hogs, who began this season with high hopes, just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 24-20 victory at Tennessee, winning outright as six-point road dogs.