From Paul Finebaum's column (interview with Danny Sheridan who sets the lines for USA Today):
Sheridan pointed out some interesting facts and figures about both teams this week, such as Alabama being 1-5 against the point spread this year.
"Alabama has lost five straight versus the spread with four of the five as a favorite, so it will be interesting to see how they do as a 'pick'em' against Tennessee and an underdog against LSU and Auburn," Sheridan said.
Auburn is 4-3 versus the spread but 2-0 as a dog, winning both games (Florida and Arkansas) outright. Auburn is currently on a four-game win streak and point-spread streak, and the Tigers are a huge underdog tonight at LSU.
Auburn is also 12-1 straight up in its past 13 SEC road games and 8-1 in its past nine games against top-10 opponents (LSU is No. 4).
"If you're looking for an edge in the Alabama-Tennessee game, listen up. The road team has covered six straight in the series and, incredibly, the road team has covered 14 of the last 15 games between these two.
Sheridan pointed out some interesting facts and figures about both teams this week, such as Alabama being 1-5 against the point spread this year.
"Alabama has lost five straight versus the spread with four of the five as a favorite, so it will be interesting to see how they do as a 'pick'em' against Tennessee and an underdog against LSU and Auburn," Sheridan said.
Auburn is 4-3 versus the spread but 2-0 as a dog, winning both games (Florida and Arkansas) outright. Auburn is currently on a four-game win streak and point-spread streak, and the Tigers are a huge underdog tonight at LSU.
Auburn is also 12-1 straight up in its past 13 SEC road games and 8-1 in its past nine games against top-10 opponents (LSU is No. 4).
"If you're looking for an edge in the Alabama-Tennessee game, listen up. The road team has covered six straight in the series and, incredibly, the road team has covered 14 of the last 15 games between these two.
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