The UL Monroe Warhawks (1-0) visit the No. 20 Alabama Crimson Tide (0-1) for a Week 2 showdown Saturday. Kickoff from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala, is set for 7:45 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the UL Monroe vs. Alabama odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Warhawks opened their season with a 29-0 win over the St. Francis (PA) Red Flash. However, UL Monroe failed to cover as a 31-point favorite despite racking up 311 rushing yards on 43 carries. Playing in the Sun Belt and under the leadership of second-year head coach Bryant Vincent, the Warhawks finished last season 5-7 and 3-5 in conference play.

The Crimson Tide lost 31-17 to the No. 19 Florida State Seminole

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