Saturday night in Bryant Denny Stadium, the LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide will battle it out in their annual matchup. The Tide is ranked No. 3 in the country and aiming at yet another College Football Playoffs.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Tigers are trying to find a way to get bowl eligible. They need two wins in the final four games of the year with Alabama, Arkansas, UL-Monroe, and Texas A&M left on the schedule.
For LSU to win on Saturday night, it will take a herculean-like effort to pull off the massive upset. The Tigers have won just once in Tuscaloosa since 2011. The Tigers owned the series from 2000-2011, and then Alabama shifted the momentum to their side.
As far as the game on Saturday, Alabama is a huge favorite for this game.
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook
Line: LSU (+28.5)
Over/Under: 66.5
Money Line: LSU (+1100) | Alabama (-3000)
This season LSU is 3-5 against the spread this year, while Alabama is 5-3. According to the Football Power Index, Alabama has a winning probability of 94.5%.
In the last two wins by Alabama in the series, they won by 28+ points. Since 2012, the Tide have won by double-digits in seven of the 10 games.
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