Perhaps the most anticipated game of the season for gamblers betting college football will be the 75th Iron Bowl on Friday as Alabama hosts Auburn. The Tigers come into this game unbeaten and ranked 2nd in the country but they are underdogs in college NCAA betting online against the Crimson Tide.
Alabama -4 at the Sbg global sportsbook
The Crimson Tide is favored on Friday in this game that can be seen on CBS. It is the biggest game of the season for both teams as Auburn can make the BCS title game with a win over Alabama and then a win over South Carolina in the SEC title game. Alabama would love to end the hopes of their bitter rivals and make a BCS bowl game. This is the first time Auburn and Alabama have met with both been ranked in the Top 10 since 1994.
Cam Newton
In the past few weeks there have been a number of stories about Cam Newton in the press but unless the NCAA intervenes and announces something unforeseen, Newton can win the Heisman Trophy and the Tigers can get to the BCS title game. Newton is the favorite for the Heisman Trophy and he is the most dynamic player in the country. Newton leads the 5th best offense in the country. Auburn is averaging 42.8 points per game.
Crimson Tide
Alabama does not have Auburn’s offense but they are not that far behind at 20th in the country. What the Tide does have is a defense that is third in the country. That defense will get their biggest test of the season against Newton and Auburn.
Friday Trends
The Tigers are 4-0 against the NCAA football betting online odds in their last 4 conference games. The Tigers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games. The Crimson Tide is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. The Crimson Tide is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in November. If you are looking to parlay this game then you will have to decide on the total when betting NCAA football. The Over is 5-1 in the Tigers last 6 games overall. The Under is 4-1-1 in Alabama’s last 6 home games. The Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Alabama between the two teams.