In College Station this afternoon, an epic SEC showdown is set to take place between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas A&M Aggies. The game holds high stakes as it will determine first place in the SEC West. Despite some struggles this season, Alabama is still favored by 2.5 points on the road. The recent performance of the Crimson Tide, with a combined score of 64-27 against the two Mississippi schools, suggests that they are the team to beat. Led by Jalen Milroe and running back Jase McClellan, Alabama's offense has found its rhythm. On the defensive end, Dallas Turner's 5.5 sacks have contributed to the team's success.

On the other hand, Texas A&M has improved since their road loss to Miami in Week 2. They have won their last two SEC games by double digits, with backup quarterback Max Johnson stepping up after Conner Weigman's injury. Wide receiver Evan Stewart has been a standout player for the Aggies with 357 yards and four touchdowns. Although the spread is low for Texas A&M, Alabama's talent advantage and offensive rhythm make them the favored team to come out victorious.

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Moving on to Friday night college football, FanDuel continues to offer promotions. New customers can deposit $10, make a $5 bet on any sport, and receive $200 in bonus bets, regardless of the result. The Kansas State Wildcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys will face off in a Big 12 showdown. Kansas State is favored by 10.5 points, but it might be too high for a road favorite. While Kansas State is the better team, Oklahoma State has shown improvement in their recent games. Running back Ollie Gordon II has been a standout player for the Cowboys. Despite their struggles this season, Oklahoma State has the potential to cover the spread and avoid a blowout loss.

In the MLB playoffs, the Arizona Diamondbacks are making their first trip since 2017 and will face the Milwaukee Brewers. The over/under for this game is set at eight runs, and the under seems like a favorable option. Neither team's offense is particularly strong, and pitcher Corbin Burnes has the ability to dominate any lineup. Burnes ended the regular season with impressive numbers and will be facing a Diamondbacks lineup that has struggled in their recent games. Arizona starter Brandon Pfaadt has shown improvement in September, but the Brewers lineup hasn't been performing well. With two strong pitchers and struggling lineups, the under is the recommended pick.

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