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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 (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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Posted on 11/1/18 at 2:24 pm to TideSaint
From the Rumble Seat
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#1 Alabama Crimson Tide (-15) @ #3 LSU Tigers
Seven years ago, these two met as #1 and #2 in the so-called Game of the Century, and.... look, you know what’s happened since. It’s a nice long string of Ls for LSU. LLLLLLLSU, if I felt like making the easy joke. So hey, Alabama’s #1 this time.... again, and LSU is #3, which is close enough to #2, right? Sure, except Bama’s only gotten better and better. The Tide have tended to simply slowly crush the life out of their opponents in years past, but with Tua Tagovailoa behind center they’ve discovered the novel concept of offense and have happily switched settings to “obliterate”. They’re favored by two scores against the #3 team. Let the sun consume us before the Tide do.
Illuminati pick: Alabama
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