Even though NFL betting will be all the rage beginning on Thursday, those still nursing a turkey hangover can work it off with some Iron Bowl betting as Auburn prepares to host No.2 Alabama in the 74th edition of this bitter rivalry. The Crimson Tide are large NCAA football betting favorites in this contest, and they should be able to cover by following the plan which got them here,
Alabama vs Auburn betting - Friday, November 27, 2:30 PM ET
The Crimson Tide (11-0, 7-0) had no problems with the NCAA football spread in a 45-0 mauling of Chattanooga at home, as most of their first-string players were sitting by halftime. Mark Ingram’s 102 yards led an atatck that ran for 313 yards, and the Heisman candidate also had a pair of touchdowns. The Crimson Tide defense, which is second in the nation, showed no mercy against Chattanooga, allowing 84 yards and forcing three turnovers. This was the sixth time this year that Alabama had held an opponent to seven points or less.
Two weeks ago, the Tigers (7-4, 3-4) fell 31-24 at Georgia behind two picks from Chris Todd, who was 20-of-28 for 238 yards and a pair of touchdowns as well. Ben Tate managed only 67 yards on the ground, and he has just one 100-yard game in his last four games after three in a row. The Tigers also gave up 169 yards on the ground, which isn’t a surprise as Auburn is 88th in the country in run defense.
NCAA football betting odds in your sportsbook are favoring Alabama by 12 points on the road, and last year, they broke a six-game losing skid to their rivals with a 36-0 beatdown in Tuscaloosa. It may not be that bad this year, but the Crimson Tide’s ground game will allow Alabama to control the clock, and the Tigers should have been working on rushing defense during their entire bye week. The week off won’t make a difference as Alabama had a cupcake game. Look for the Crimson Tide to roll right into their SEC title showdown with Florida.
NCAA football picks: Alabama -12
