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re: "Expert" Predictions for the Alabama-LSU Game (Athlon, CBS, Sporting News, etc.)
Posted on 11/1/18 at 2:24 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 11/1/18 at 2:24 pm to TideSaint
Sporting News (Against the Spread)
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No. 1 Alabama (-14) at No. 4 LSU
What are we supposed to do here? We know Alabama has won the last three meetings in Baton Rouge by an average of seven points per game, but we also know the Crimson Tide hasn't had an offense quite like this. This is the biggest game between the two since 2012, and the Tigers will empty out all their tricks. If they can survive the first half without star linebacker Devin White, then the second half could get interesting. We can't bet against the Tide right now. Alabama wins 34-17 and COVERS the spread.
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Posted on 11/1/18 at 2:24 pm to TideSaint
BamaOnline
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Alabama (8-0, 5-0) at LSU (7-1, 4-1), 7 p.m. CDT on CBS.
Alabama -14 1/2, o-u 53 1/2.
Wait! Is this right? LSU quarterback Joe Burrow didn’t pass for a touchdown last month? O for October? The Tigers aren’t a big play offensive team with only 10 plays over 40 yards this year. Ah, but defense. That’s another matter. LSU has allowed only four plays over 40 yards. In a harsh environment against an excellent secondary (LSU has 14 interceptions this year) Bama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faces his toughest opposition. But Tagovailoa has performed on the big stage. Additionally, Alabama has a pretty good defense and the most productive offense in college football. Look for Alabama to run the ball effectively, and then for Tagovailoa to do what he does. We do predict he’ll have to play in the fourth quarter, though. Alabama 31, LSU 13.
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