LSU vs. Alabama Odds
TUSCALOOSA, AL (The Spread) – It doesn’t get any bigger than No. 1 vs. No. 2 and that is what is taking place Saturday at 8PM ET on CBS when No. 2 Alabama hosts No. 1 LSU.
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Both teams come into the game at 8-0 on the season and both are coming off a bye last week. The Tigers are 6-2 against the spread while the Crimson Tide is 7-1 against the spread. Both teams have split the over/under in 8 games. LSU has won six of the last eight meetings in this series.
Trends show that the LSU is 5-1-1 against the spread in their last 7 games at Alabama. The road team has covered in 11 of the last 15 games in this series. These two have combined to hit the over in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Oddsmakers have made Alabama the favorite in this game, giving the Crimson Tide odds of -4.5 points against LSU on Saturday. The over/under odds have been set at 41 points. (View Matchup)
Alabama has the top scoring defense in the country, as the Crimson Tide is allowing just 6.9 points per game. Along with the strong defense, Alabama is close to dominant on offense as they score 39.4 points per game. Alabama holds three wins over ranked teams this season and the wins have come largely thanks to running back Trent Richardson, who has rushed for 989 yards and 17 touchdowns.
LSU is second in the country in scoring defense, allowing just 11.5 points per game. The Tigers have five wins over ranked opponents this season thanks to scoring 39.3 points per game on offense. LSU has been able to produce a balanced offense thanks to the play of many. Three different running backs have 250 yards or more on the season and quarterback Jarrett Lee has thrown for 1,250 yards with 13 touchdowns and just one interception.
In terms of Injuries, LSU center P.J. Lonergan is questionable with a leg injury while Alabama running back Brent Calloway is questionable because of a possible suspension.
Currently over 23,400 Public Bets have been placed on this game and LSU is getting 67% of the wagers with odds of +4.5 points against Alabama on Saturday.
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