Arkansas vs. Alabama College Football Picks: Something will have to give on Saturday when the nations third-ranked defense goes against the second-best offense when the battle between No.3 Alabama and unranked Arkansas takes place (3:30 pm ET, CBS) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama's defense is allowing roughly 10 points a game while the Hogs offense, led by sophomore quarterback Ryan Mallett, is averaging more than 500 yards and 44.5 points per game.
If early wagering trends are any indication, the public is siding with the Razorbacks in this game both against the spread (72%) and on the moneyline (76%) while 89% of totals gamblers are taking the OVER 58.
College Football Picks: My advice is to not get caught up in the hype over this game. I look for Alabama to win SU but Arkansas will cover the 17 1/2 line. For those thinking the game will be a shootout you better think twice. This game will go UNDER 58 points as both teams will be emphasizing defense. Don't look for Alabama to march up and down the field. The best way to defense Arkansas to to keep Ryan Mallett and his crafty receivers off the field. When Alabama has the ball they will grind it out taking time off the clock. Bama's defense will find a way to slow down the Razorbacks.
