Alabama vs LSU Betting Preview
An old SEC rivalry game is set for “The First Saturday in November” when the Alabama Crimson Tide (7-1, 4-1 in SEC) visit the LSU Tigers (6-2, 4-1). LSU currently sits at the top of the SEC West, but they are tied with Alabama and Tennessee at the top. Caesars Sportsbook has the opening line at Alabama -13.5 and the over at 58.5 points scored. This game will air live on ESPN.
Through eight games, Alabama is scoring 43.1 points per game and are gaining 485.1 yards per game, 274.4 through the air and 210.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Crimson Tide are averaging just 16.6 points against, and 295.6 yards allowed, 201.8 passing and 93.9 rushing.
After eight games, LSU is scoring 35.1 points per game and are gaining 450.1 yards per game, 266.9 through the air and 183.3 on the ground. Defensively, the Tigers are averaging 21.1 points against, and 346.3 yards allowed, 204.3 passing and 142.0 rushing.
Alabama vs LSU Prediction
Last time out, Alabama hosted #24 Mississippi State and easily won 30-6. This game was a no contest as Alabama scored the first 30 points of the game and only lost their shutout as time expired. Bryce Young went 21/35 for 249 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions on the day. JoJo Earle and Traeshon Holden each hauled in a touchdown pass in the win. Defensively, Alabama allowed 293 total yards and recovered one Mississippi State fumble.
LSU hosted #7 Ole Miss and ended the Rebels undefeated season with a 45-20 win. Ole Miss led 14-3 after the first quarter, and 20-17 at the half, but it was all LSU in the second half. LSU scored the only seven points of the third quarter and then put the game away with 21 unanswered in the fourth. Jayden Daniels went 21/28 for 248 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions, and led the Tigers with 121 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. LSU ran the ball 48 times for 252 yards, a 5.3 average, and four touchdowns in the win. Defensively, the Tigers allowed 404 total yards and forced one Ole Miss interception.
Series History: Alabama has won two straight meetings and now lead the all-time series 55-26-5.
Pick: I think LSU is a bunch of frauds and Alabama beats them by 3+ touchdowns. For more picks click here.