This week, our NCAA Football feature betting game will be the annual Iron Bowl rivalry game between the Auburn Tigers and the 13th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Our feature game betting record now stands at 4-2 Against the Spread after last week’s Army-Notre Dame over 44 cashed at the betting windows. Auburn (5-6, 2-5) comes into this year’s Iron Bowl off last week’s big upset win over Texas A&M.
The Crimson Tide (8-3, 4-3) were dealt a serious blow to their playoff hopes after losing 24-3 to Oklahoma. The Tide will now most likely need some outside help to qualify for this year’s new college football playoff. Auburn has not won in Alabama since 2010 and would like nothing better than to crush any limited chance that Alabama might have at making the college football playoffs.
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze was able to defeat Alabama twice while coaching at Ole Miss. First Alabama coach Kalen Deboer will look to avoid a four-loss season, which would be among the worst in a long time for the Tide.
Auburn Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Auburn Tigers | +11.5 (-110) | ov 52.5 (-105) | +350 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | -11.5 (-110) | u 152.5 (-115) | -450 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Auburn vs. Alabama Match Details
- Fixture: Auburn Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
- Date and Time: November 30, 2024 @ 3:30 p.m. EST
- Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Key Stats
Auburn Tigers
Auburn comes into the Iron Bowl game at 5-6 SU and 6-5 ATS. The Tigers average 29 points per game and rank 42nd in the nation in total offense at 432.2 yards per game. The Tigers passing offense is among the nation’s best, ranking 51st in pass yards per game. The Tigers passing game is led by quarterback Payton Thorne at 241.2 yards per game and a 20-8 touchdown to interception ratio. On the ground, Auburn is paced by Jarquez Hunter with a 6.6 yards per carry average and eight touchdowns. Defensively, Auburn is giving up 20.73 points a game, which ranks 92nd in the nation.
Alabama Crimson Tide
The Crimson Tide are 8-3 SU and 6-5 ATS heading into this rivalry game. Alabama averages 36.18 points per game and ranks 62nd in total offense. Jalen Milroe heads the Alabama passing offense that is ranked inside the top 100 at 238.6 yards per game. Milroe has a 15-9 touchdown-to-interception ratio, and he has added 17 scores on the ground, making him a very formidable dual-threat option.
The other standout option in the Crimson Tide offense is wide receiver Ryan Williams. The freshman sensation tops Alabama with 42 catches, 19.1 yards per catch, and 8 touchdowns. On defense, the Tide gives up just 17.55 points per game, which ranks 60th in the nation.
Prediction
We will back the Auburn Tigers +11.5 versus the Alabama Crimson Tide. A couple of angles here as to why we chose the Tigers. The first is the motivation factor; Auburn needs a win to be bowl-eligible. In contrast, Alabama does not have a lot to play for, as they are most likely on the outside looking in on the college football playoff.
Auburn comes in playing very well of late, having won two straight and three of four, including last week’s outright underdog win versus Texas A&M. Auburn is 4-1 ATS in their last five as a dog and 3-1-1 ATS the last five versus the Crimson Tide. The dog is barking in this one, the Auburn Tigers +11.5 is our NCAA feature play of the week.
