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Alabama owns an eight-game winning streak in the rivalry with LSU, going 6-2 against the spread in the process, heading into the Game of the Year in college football so far this season Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa. The Tide is only favored by a short touchdown for this one, but they're also not quite sure if they'll have their No. 1 quarterback. How are we playing this game with our free college football pick?
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College Football Betting Odds<br />
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Week 11's college football betting odds opened Alabama at -6 over LSU, with an over/under of right around 65. Both those figures were holding steady in the early betting action.
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Tigers vs. Tide Set-Up<br />
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Louisiana State is 8-0 on the season, ranked No. 1 in this week's AP poll. Most recently, the Tigers defeated Auburn two weeks ago, 23-20. They then had last week off.
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LSU actually trailed those other Tigers 13-10 well into the third quarter two weeks ago but scored touchdowns on back-to-back possessions to take the lead for good. The Tigers later allowed Auburn to pull within one score, held on for the victory, but couldn't cover the spread as 11-point favorites.
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On the day LSU out-gained Auburn 508-287, won first downs 30-16 and held a 33:27 edge in time of possession. But the Tigers came up empty on four drives that penetrated the Auburn 30-yard line, including one that reached the 1, all of which combined to keep them from cashing in on the money.
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Just prior to that game, LSU won at Mississippi State 36-13, covering at -17, and just before that, the Tigers beat Florida 42-28, pushing the spread at -14.
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Alabama, meanwhile, is also 8-0 on the season, ranked No. 2. Two weeks ago, playing most of the game with their back-up quarterback, the Tide rolled over Arkansas 48-7. They then also had last week off.
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'Bama hit the board on its first five possessions against the Razorbacks, led 41-0 at the half and 48-0 before allowing the Hogs to score a meaningless touchdown early in the fourth quarter. The Tide also hung on for the cover as 32-point favorites.
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On the day Alabama out-gained Arkansas 459-213, held a 35:25 advantage in time of possession and won the turnover battle 4-0, returning one interception for a pick-six.
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Mac Jones, starting at QB in place of an injured Tua Tagovailoa, hit on 18/22 throws for 235 yards and three touchdowns, without an interception.
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Just prior to that, Alabama beat Tennessee 35-13 but couldn't cover at -34.
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As of this writing, Tagovailoa's status for Saturday was still uncertain, but we're guessing he'll play.
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With Alabama 5-0 in conference play and LSU 4-0, this game will probably decide a berth in the SEC championship game, and quite possibly a spot in the College Football Playoff.
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Tigers-Tide Recent History<br />
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As mentioned above, Alabama is 8-0 SU, 6-2 ATS over the last eight meetings with LSU, winning the previous three meetings by a combined score of 63-10. Last year the Tide trounced the Tigers 29-0, covering as two-touchdown favorites.
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College Football Betting Trends<br />
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LSU is 3-0 ATS on the road this season.
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LSU is 18-3 SU, 12-9 ATS with Joe Burrow as the starter at quarterback.
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LSU is 7-2 ATS its last nine games as an underdog.
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Alabama is 3-3 ATS at home this season.
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Alabama under Coach Saban is 3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS against LSU under Coach Orgeron.
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Over 23 games this season matching ranked opponents, the higher-ranked outfits are 16-7 SU but only 11-12 ATS.
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Totals Report<br />
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Overs are 5-3 in Tigers games this season, which are averaging 67 total points.
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Totals are split 4-4 in Tide games this season, which are averaging 64 points.
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Unders are 5-0 over the last five games in the series between these two teams, and 9-1 over the previous ten meetings, as the Tigers and Tide have played a bunch of low-scoring games. In fact, the last three meetings have averaged just 24 total points.
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<span style="font-size:16px;"><b><span style="color:#008000;">Get more details:</span></b> <a class="advblue" href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/ncaaf/matchup/111688">LSU at Alabama NCAAF Match-up Stats</a> </span>
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