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Alabama at Florida State

August 30, 2025
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These teams have a long history of being top-notch programs, although a National Championship may elude them again this season. Alabama lives by a high standard, where fans expect a National Championship every year. Alabama will have a 1st time starter at QB, but the Tide should have a powerful defense. The Tide had several defensive players who opted out of the NFL draft to return to Alabama for another season. Florida St. is off an ugly season that saw the Seminoles finish a woeful 2-10. While the Seminoles are going to be better, there have been a lot of changes made, and how do you go from 2-10 to beating Alabama in Week 1? I don't think this game will be very competitive. Bet on Alabama. 

1 unit on Alabama -13 (-110) (risk 1 to return 1.91)
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Alabama Crimson Tide
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