No.9 LSU can change the sportsbook odds for the BCS title this weekend when they head to No.3 Alabama, but the Crimson Tide would love to protect their homefield agianst the Tigers, who have owned Bryant-Denny Stadium lately.
LSU vs Alabama odds - Saturday, November 7, 3:30 PM ET
The Tigers (7-1, 4-1) stomped Tulane 42-0, racking up 455 yards while holding the Green Wave to 216 yards, Still, experienced sportsbook players can look past that to see that the Tigers have one of the worst offenses in the land, ranking 100th in the nation. With Charles Scott, the Tigers have a decent running game, but Jordan Jefferson isn't a big-time college quarterback, which hurts LSU when they fall behind. At least they have the No.15 defense in the country, and they're seventh in the nation in points allowed. They're BCS longhsots, but they can give their college football lines a huge boost with a win this weekend.
The Crimson Tide (8-0, 5-0) had a week off after their close 12-10 win over Tennessee, and Terrance Cody was the story as the All-American defensive lineman blocked two field goals, including the possible game-winning kick at the end of regulation. Alabama, led by linebacker Rolando McClain, has the No.4 defense and they're fifth in points allowed, which makes up for an offense that struggles at times through the air. Running back Mark Ingram has emerged as a Heisman contender, but quarterback Greg McElroy hasn't had a touchdown pass in three games.
Sportsbook odds have the Crimson Tide as a 7.5-point online betting favorite, but the Tigers have four straight in Tuscaloosa since 2001, including a 41-34 shootout win in 2007. There won't be that many points scored this year as these are two of the best defenses in the country, and their offenses are dictated by their running game. The Tigers have proven that their defense can hang with the likes of Florida, but the offense fell on its face. I'll take McElroy over Jefferson if it comes down to passing.
LSU vs Alabama odds - Saturday, November 7, 3:30 PM ET
The Tigers (7-1, 4-1) stomped Tulane 42-0, racking up 455 yards while holding the Green Wave to 216 yards, Still, experienced sportsbook players can look past that to see that the Tigers have one of the worst offenses in the land, ranking 100th in the nation. With Charles Scott, the Tigers have a decent running game, but Jordan Jefferson isn't a big-time college quarterback, which hurts LSU when they fall behind. At least they have the No.15 defense in the country, and they're seventh in the nation in points allowed. They're BCS longhsots, but they can give their college football lines a huge boost with a win this weekend.
The Crimson Tide (8-0, 5-0) had a week off after their close 12-10 win over Tennessee, and Terrance Cody was the story as the All-American defensive lineman blocked two field goals, including the possible game-winning kick at the end of regulation. Alabama, led by linebacker Rolando McClain, has the No.4 defense and they're fifth in points allowed, which makes up for an offense that struggles at times through the air. Running back Mark Ingram has emerged as a Heisman contender, but quarterback Greg McElroy hasn't had a touchdown pass in three games.
Sportsbook odds have the Crimson Tide as a 7.5-point online betting favorite, but the Tigers have four straight in Tuscaloosa since 2001, including a 41-34 shootout win in 2007. There won't be that many points scored this year as these are two of the best defenses in the country, and their offenses are dictated by their running game. The Tigers have proven that their defense can hang with the likes of Florida, but the offense fell on its face. I'll take McElroy over Jefferson if it comes down to passing.
