Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, the Alabama Crimson Tide host the LSU Tigers in what should be a tough SEC battle as a pair of formidable defenses face-off in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

This match-up could mean bad new for the offenses as third ranked Alabama allows the fifth-fewest points a game in the nation while ninth ranked LSU sports the No. 7 scoring defense and has given up just a total of 36 points in its last four games.

NCAA odds makers like Alabama at home as the Vegas line is sitting at, the Crimson Tide -7.5 with the total in the contest set at 40.

This game could determine who ends up playing the Florida Gators in the SEC championship game. If the Tide win, it will definitely be Alabama. If the Tigers win, they would clinch a rematch Florida with wins against Mississippi and Arkansas.

Although the Crimson
Tide look to be the safer bet, because LSU has already lost to Florida, whoever comes out on top this Saturday will be right smack dab in the middle of the national championship picture.

LSU coach Les Miles knows that his squad has to play near perfect football against the Tide to win. Miles looks at an Alabama team led by linebacker Rolando McClain and nose guard Terrence Cody on defense and Heisman candidate, running back Mark Ingram on offense.

"There are no weaknesses," said Miles. "They play aggressively, and they make tackles. I enjoy watching good college football, and I think certainly that's what will be played this Saturday."

Lately, the road team has had the advantage in this rivalry. In fact, the Tigers have won four straight in Tuscaloosa.

Look for this game to be close and low scoring. Take the Tigers getting the 7.5 points. This game could be decided by a field goal.