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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
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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Posted on 11/1/18 at 2:24 pm to TideSaint
Sporting News (Straight Up)
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No. 1 Alabama (-14) at No. 4 LSU
Welcome to the single-most important game of the week: a matchup that not only could decide the SEC West champion, but also one (or both) of the SEC’s representatives in the Playoff. Alabama — led by Heisman front runner Tua Tagovailoa and his 25-0 touchdown-interception ratio — is torching opponents to the tune of a nation-leading 54.1 points a game. LSU is tied for the nation’s lead with 14 interceptions and gives up a paltry 15.1 points per contest. Something has to give. The difference in this game could come down to how LSU’s offense handles a Tide D that has seemed vulnerable (comparatively) at times this season. Unfortunately for the Tigers, they rank outside the top 40 in every major offensive metric (including 86th in total offense and 102nd in pass offense). Alabama might not have the same dominant defense, but if it can fluster Joe Burrow, this game should go the Tide’s way. Alabama 35, LSU 20
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