FSU vs. Alabama prediction: Why Alabama is favored to win in college football Week 3 [2026]

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of FSU vs. Alabama, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives Alabama a 93.1% chance of beating Florida State. Our predicted final score has Alabama winning 35-15. According to our model, Alabama (-15.5) has a 52.2% chance of covering the spread, while the 49.5-point over/under has a 52.5% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: FSU +15.5 (-111) / Alabama -15.5 (-111)
• Moneyline: FSU +890, Alabama -769
• Total: Over/Under 49.5 (-110/-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Alabama -15.5 @ -111 via Fanatics
• Moneyline: Alabama @ -769 via Fanatics
• Total: Over 49.5 @ -110 via bet365

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Alabama to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football game between Alabama and FSU at Bryant-Denny Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM ET.

• Who: Florida State vs. Alabama
• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30PM PT
• Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict Alabama, with a 93.1% win probability, will likely beat Florida State in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.