Alabama Sports Betting

Alabama Sports Betting Background

Lawmakers have tried for years to legalize sports betting, but a myriad of obstacles, including the lack of a state lottery and religious opposition to gaming, have made it a difficult task.

They got close this past year after the Senate Tourism committee advanced two separate sports betting proposals, one that would have brought the question of legalization before voters on the November ballot. But ultimately it failed to get enough support for a floor vote. Lawmakers hopeful for gaming will likely try a similar approach next year.

Whenever Alabama legalizes sports betting it will likely be regulated by the Alabama Education Lottery and Gambling Commission.

There is speculation that future legislation is more likely to be successful than past attempts as several of the states bordering AL have already begun passing sports betting bills. In addition, studies have recently been commissioned by the state to estimate the approximate revenue to be made through legalized sports betting.

While the Yellowhammer State has no professional sports teams to bet on, there's no shortage of college and minor league teams. Here are the most popularly bet on teams from AL:

• Alabama Crimson Tide
• Auburn Tigers
• UAB Blazers

College Sports Teams in Alabama

College Football Betting in Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide Football

Behind their 33 Conference and 16 Division titles and storied history, the Crimson Tide have won three College Football National Championships in the last eight seasons ('15, '17, '20) and lost only two games (40-2) within that span. For the first time in their history, the Crimson Tide produced back-to-back Heisman winners in DeVonta Smith and Bryce Young in 2020 and 2021, respectively. As a part of the SEC Division, their biggest rivals are the Auburn Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers, and LSU Tigers. The Crimson Tide play their home games at the Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL and are coached by famed coach Nick Saban.

 Crimson Tide Odds

Auburn Tigers Football

The Tigers have won 16 Conference and 10 Division titles. Their last Conference title appearance was in 2017, where they were handily defeated by the Georgia Bulldogs. Cam Newton is their third and last Heisman winner back in 2010. While they may not have as many conference titles as the Crimson Tide, the Tigers are always among the top teams in the SEC. The Tigers play their home games at the Pat Dye Field Stadium in Auburn, AL and are coached by Bryan Harsin.

Auburn Tigers Odds

 South Alabama Jaguars Football

The Jaguars team was created back in 2009 and play in the Sun Belt Conference. With the departure of their first two coaches, the Jags are looking to put the past behind them and make a name for themselves in the Yellowhammer State. The Jaguars host their games at the Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL and are coached by Kane Wommack.

Jaguars Odds

 University of Alabama Blazers Football

In their 31st season, the Blazers have won two Conference and three Division titles as part of Conference USA. The Blazers play at the Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL and are coached by Bill Clark.

UAB Blazers Odds

College Basketball Betting in Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball

Although they are not as successful as their college football team, the men's Crimson Tide basketball franchise has made regular appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Alabama was the #2 seed during the 2021 NCAA Tournament but were knocked off in the Sweet Sixteen by UCLA. They play their home games Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL and are coached by Nate Oats.

Crimson Tide Odds

Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball

The women's Crimson Tide basketball franchise also has had their struggles and haven't won an NCAA Tournament Championship yet. Despite several appearances in the NCAA Tournament, the women's team had a 20-year drought (between 1999-2021) before qualifying for the tournament again in 2021 as the 7th seed. They lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament but were eliminated by (#2 seed) Maryland. They play their home games Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL and are coached by Kristy Curry.

If you would like to bet with insight on college basketball, check out these resources:

• How to Bet on College Basketball
• Trends to Know Before Betting Conference Tournaments