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Football Picks This Week: Auburn Covers Against Alabama in Iron Bowl
The Alabama Crimson Tide are 15-point road favorites against the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl. Let’s take a look at why the Alabama-Auburn game is among the best college football bets for Nov. 25.
During the Nick Saban era in Tuscaloosa, the Tigers have entered this rivalry matchup as underdogs more years than not. This year is no different with the Crimson Tide still in contention for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Auburn is near the bottom of the SEC West at 6-5.
Alabama has won three straight Iron Bowl matchups and seven of the last nine rivalry matchups. Can the Tigers turn things around in head coach Hugh Freeze’s Iron Bowl debut?
Let’s take a look at my college football picks for Alabama-Auburn.
Wait, Auburn Lost to Who?
Well, a 31-10 home loss to New Mexico State makes it hard to generate a lot of confidence. This came after Auburn demolished Arkansas 48-10 in the previous week.
Alabama has rattled off nine straight wins since losing 34-24 to Texas at home on September 9. Now, the Crimson Tide has already locked up a spot against Georgia in the SEC title game.
Could this be a potential look-ahead spot for Alabama? There is no looking ahead when playing in the Iron Bowl with how much it means inside the state. A loss would also eliminate the Crimson Tide from contention for a trip to the CFP.
Crazy things can happen in this rivalry.
Alabama remains the SEC king, Trevor Lawrence remains unstoppable and more from Week 7 https://t.co/i1e9K3aYZt
— Auburn Tigers (@Auburn_Football) October 18, 2020
Alabama vs Auburn Game Information
- Game: Alabama (10-1, 7-0 SEC) vs Auburn (6-5, 3-4)
- Date/Time: Nov. 25, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Ala.
- Alabama vs Auburn Live Stream: ESPN
Alabama-Auburn Pick: Tigers Pull Off Surprise Cover
On paper, this is another Crimson Tide blowout. Yet, multiple computer projections indicate this rivalry matchup will be closer than expected. There’s no chance Auburn sleepwalks into this game like they did against New Mexico State.
Two key reasons why this could be a game. One is Freeze has a history of having Saban’s number dating back to his time at Ole Miss.
Also, if you look at the recent history of games at Jordan-Hare, the matchups have tended to be close. Ultimately, Alabama gets the win, while Auburn covers the spread. Bet online on the Tigers for the 2023 Iron Bowl.
College Football Pick: Auburn +15
Alabama vs Auburn Betting Lines
Questions Of The Day
Which team is more likely to commit more than 2.5 turnovers in the Alabama vs Auburn game?
Auburn is most likely to commit more turnovers than Alabama.
Which wide receiver is more likely to have more than 6 receptions in the Alabama vs Auburn game?
Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton has a chance to lead the Crimson Tide in receptions.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.
