Alabama vs. LSU odds: Early point spread released on Crimson Tide, Tigers

Seemingly every season, the SEC West comes down to Alabama–LSU. In what has become one of the conference’s staple games, the two historic programs will once again face off in Tuscaloosa. Both teams have been playing good football as of late, setting up for what should be an incredible matchup.

Even if there are people predicting LSU to win throughout the week, the oddsmakers are not going to bet against the Crimson Tide. According to Fan Duel, Alabama is a 4.5-point favorite heading into Saturday’s game. Rarely do you even find a Nick Saban team go into a game as an underdog and this one will be no different. The over/under is set at 58.5.

We have had plenty of Alabama-LSU games where the story is the defenses, wondering how offenses were going to be able to move the ball. This one is going to be different, with Jalen Milroe and Jayden Daniels having a ton of recent success. A big chunk play could occur at the snap of a finger, especially given the skill position players available.

Injuries are going to play a big factor as well. Brian Kelly is hoping his team can get back to full strength, while Alabama had a few players dealing with minor injuries. Having a bye week before the game is always a plus for the two programs, making sure everyone is healthy for the year’s biggest showdown.

Recent history of Alabama vs. LSU

Everyone in Baton Rouge still remembers last year’s win over Alabama. Mason Taylor caught a game-winning pass from Jayden Daniels on a two-point conversion, sending Tiger Stadium into chaos. It was a much-needed win to begin Kelly’s time with LSU and eventually sent them to the SEC Championship game.

To find the last time LSU won at Bryant-Denny Stadium, you have to go back to 2019. Joe Burrow wrote his name on the Heisman Trophy with a historic performance. Before then, 2011’s Game of the Century was the last road win for the Tigers.

Point being — Alabama has dominated the series in the Saban era, despite a ton of highly-ranked matchups between the two. Home-field advantage has been held for the Crimson Tide more times than not, something they will be looking to accomplish again on Saturday.

Now, the stage is set for the next great Alabama-LSU game. The past few years have delivered in a big way, with some SEC fireworks being a few days away.