LSU at Alabama

Future NFL defensive talent will be on display in this battle of undefeated SEC powerhouses. LSU is #22 in the country in points allowed (20 points per game), #23 in total defense, anchored by junior LB Jacob Phillips. LSU is 27-13 UNDER the total on the road against teams that average 425+ yards per game. They head to powerhouse Alabama and the Crimson Tide have beaten them eight straight times, including a 29-0 beatdown a year ago at LSU. Alabama's defense is ninth in the nation in points allowed (15.3 ppg), #16 in total defense behind senior LB Anfernee Jennings. College football home favorites are 71-34 ATS in a game involving two teams that outgain their opponents by 1.2+ yards per game after gaining 6.25 or more yards per play in three consecutive games. Bama is 7-2 ATS after a bye week, plus 8-1 UNDER the total after a bye. Alabama has covered five of the last six meetings and the UNDER is 20-8-1 when the Tide is at home versus a team with a winning road record. Play Alabama and the UNDER.