Alabama vs. Kansas State prediction and odds for Sugar Bowl (Crimson Tide rolls)

Alabama didn't make the College Football Playoff, but they are still in a New Year's Six Bowl game. They are playing Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl. The team is expected to have most of their key players on hand for the game, including future NFL draft picks Bryce Young and Will Anderson.

Alabama is going to play Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl.

Nick Saban is 11-8 against the spread in bowl games at Alabama. Chris Klieman is 1-1 in his head-coach's bowl career as a head coach. Kansas State is 9-3-2 against ATS this season.

Nick Saban is 11-8 against the spread in bowl games at Alabama. Chris Klieman is 1-1 in his head-coach's bowl game as head coach at Kansas State.

Alabama is a three-point favorite against Kansas State. Both Young and Anderson will play in the Sugar Bowl. Alabama allows 3.51 yards per carry and is top 20 in red zone touchdown percentage allowed. The Crimson Tide's pass rush is led by Anderson (10 sacks). Alabama's secondary is built around their stout secondary. Alabama is fifth in limiting explosive passes. I'll lay this spread up to a touchdown. iReport.com. For more information on the game visit the official website.

Reed predicts Alabama will win the Sugar Bowl against Kansas State.