Bama a 2 TD favorite at LSU

[Trueblue25]

My god...


Is this the best Bama team we’ve seen? Im throwing money on the tigers to cover. I can’t believe they could be this good.

 

[RandomGuy]

I can't imagine LSU doesn't cover. I will not be shocked if LSU wins outright.

 

[Trueblue25]

I refuse to believe they’ll win this game comfortably.

Clemson’s got a lot of room for improvement on defense too... if bama handled lsu on the road then Dabo’s got a lot of work to do. Sheesh

 

[Eric15]

Bama is amazing, but let's not forget that LSU beat an elite Georgia team by 3 TDs. LSU at night is like nothing else in college football.

 

[PASyrFan]

LSU will definitely make this a game. Bama is amazing, especially on the offensive side of the ball. But, this is nowhere near Saban's best defensive team. I've seen many superior teams fall prey to that LSU venue on a Saturday night. I truly enjoy watching Alabama play, but wouldn't be surprised to see this game go down to the wire.

 

[Trueblue25]

As a college football fan, this is one of my top 3 favorite matchups annually

 

[PhatOrange]

and at the beginning of the year people were concerned about Bamas LB depth. LOL.

They haven't played anybody but still, they're just steamrolling everyone in front of them.

 

[BuffOrange]

and at the beginning of the year people were concerned about Bamas LB depth. LOL.

They haven't played anybody but still, they're just steamrolling everyone in front of them.

I wonder how much of these comments are just wishful thinking. Taking the dog isn't the auto-sharp play in CFB it is in other leagues/sports. In fact Bama v Clemson last year was the resounding opposite of that. Not saying this game is that too; just that the line isn't necessarily inflated. I do hope everyone is right and it's a great game 'cause how much fun is CFB if the best team can just go on the road and crush another top 5 team with a great hfa.

 

[PhatOrange]

I wonder how much of these comments are just wishful thinking. Taking the dog isn't the auto-sharp play in CFB it is in other leagues/sports. In fact Bama v Clemson last year was the resounding opposite of that. Not saying this game is that too; just that the line isn't necessarily inflated. I do hope everyone is right and it's a great game 'cause how much fun is CFB if the best team can just go on the road and crush another top 5 team with a great hfa.

Saban, amazingly, has always been good for a w t loss, but man this year I just don't see it. I'd be surprised if this game is close. I see a rout.

 

[rrlbees]

My god...


Is this the best Bama team we’ve seen? Im throwing money on the tigers to cover. I can’t believe they could be this good.

Lay the points.

 

[Trueblue25]

Lay the points.

You’re probably more than likely right. It’s just dificult to fathom such a performance being borderline predictable.

 

[Fjoinkay]

LSU's defense has been good, but not great like a lot of people have said so far this season. Statistically this season LSU's D has been in 6th or 7th place among SEC teams in yards allowed and in the mid-20s to mid-30s nationally (currently #24 nationally). They are good and definitely loaded with talent, but so far they have not been top 20 statistically.

On the flip side the LSU defense could be affected a little bit, at least in part, due to LSU's offense which has consistently been anywhere from 7th to 11th best in total yards gained among SEC teams (their current position is #11 after week 9) and ranked nationally anywhere from 70th to 87th in total yards (87th being their current position after week 9).

LSU is definitely Bama's toughest test so far this season, and I think playing at home LSU has a chance to win and could certainly cover. At the same time statistically Bama's offense is #2 nationally and Bama's defense has been improving lately and is now #16 nationally in yards allowed and #4 among the SEC teams. Statistically, Bama is the clear favorite this Saturday.

 

[RandomGuy]

According to SB nation, strength of schedule:
Alabama: 68
LSU: 6
Cuse: 29

Alabama gets it's first real test. LSU is the biggest underdog, ever, in a top 4 matchup. They have a much better chance, than that.

 

[upperdeck]

I would feel better about LSU is they had a solid offense..

played miami and had 290 yds turns out miami is just avg and has no QB
played auburn and had 350 yds and auburn gave the game away
dominated mississippi
played florida and had 370
dominated georgia
played Miss St and won with 230 yds

for all the talk of a defense. miss st ran for 201, flo for 215, miss ran for 150 auburn for 130 none of those teams can begin to throw and avg over 5 yds a carry.

they have to get to the QB or Ala will run them out.

 

[CousCuse]

Alabama has not played 1 strong team all season. A&m is the best team they have played, and they have a first year coach. The other 4 SEC teams they've played are woeful.

 

[orange_in_VA]

LSU's defense has been good, but not great like a lot of people have said so far this season. Statistically this season LSU's D has been in 6th or 7th place among SEC teams in yards allowed and in the mid-20s to mid-30s nationally (currently #24 nationally). They are good and definitely loaded with talent, but so far they have not been top 20 statistically.

On the flip side the LSU defense could be affected a little bit, at least in part, due to LSU's offense which has consistently been anywhere from 7th to 11th best in total yards gained among SEC teams (their current position is #11 after week 9) and ranked nationally anywhere from 70th to 87th in total yards (87th being their current position after week 9).

LSU is definitely Bama's toughest test so far this season, and I think playing at home LSU has a chance to win and could certainly cover. At the same time statistically Bama's offense is #2 nationally and Bama's defense has been improving lately and is now #16 nationally in yards allowed and #4 among the SEC teams. Statistically, Bama is the clear favorite this Saturday.

Uhm... Have you seen LSU's schedule?


LSU:

#22 Total defense
#7 Scoring defense

Bama:

#16 Total defense
#10 Scoring defense

Bama has played nobody at this point

 

[orange_in_VA]

I would feel better about LSU is they had a solid offense..

played miami and had 290 yds turns out miami is just avg and has no QB
played auburn and had 350 yds and auburn gave the game away
dominated mississippi
played florida and had 370
dominated georgia
played Miss St and won with 230 yds

for all the talk of a defense. miss st ran for 201, flo for 215, miss ran for 150 auburn for 130 none of those teams can begin to throw and avg over 5 yds a carry.

they have to get to the QB or Ala will run them out.

The defensive rankings for those teams:

Miami - #2
Auburn - #34
Florida - #26
Georgia - #14
Miss State - #6

Dominated Ole Miss as you said. Their defense ranks #123

 

[Trueblue25]

Lsu is every bit a playoff team.

Taking the points here

 

[kirbivore]

I thought you was laying the points.

 

[Alsacs]

If LSU front 4 don’t get major pressure this a beatdown.
Tua is a pro QB. This isn’t a typical Saban offense.

 

[4evaOrange]

Game will be close at halftime. And then the tide will pull away. I’m saying tide win by 20.

The bama offense is just too good.

 

[skurey]

Lot of people in this thread are going to be rich apparently

 

[Chip]

Game will be close at halftime. And then the tide will pull away. I’m saying tide win by 20.

The bama offense is just too good.

I think if LSU can keep it close by halftime, then they have a good chance of pulling it out. Their best defensive player (Devin White) is sitting out the first half due to a targeting call.

Alabama's smallest halftime lead has been 18 points. They haven't had a 3rd quarter fight yet.

White's return might be just that rallying cry to pull it off.

That said, it wouldn't surprise me if this one is covering the spread at the half.

 

[cuse10]

LSU will cover, but I don't see a moneyline play here.

 

[4evaOrange]

I think if LSU can keep it close by halftime, then they have a good chance of pulling it out. Their best defensive player (Devin White) is sitting out the first half due to a targeting call.

Alabama's smallest halftime lead has been 18 points. They haven't had a 3rd quarter fight yet.

White's return might be just that rallying cry to pull it off.

That said, it wouldn't surprise me if this one is covering the spread at the half.

Tua also hasn’t had to play an entire game.
If he is given time to throw I don’t care whose defense it is he will find receivers, the bama WR are very good.