Auburn-Alabama Preview

The Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 15-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 41.

Kodi Burns completed 16 passes for 180 yards and one TD as Auburn lost 17-13 to Georgia in Week 12.

The Tigers did cover the 9-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 45.

Alabama shut down Mississippi State in the second half to earn a 32-7 victory in Week 12. Alabama covered the 21.5-point spread, while the 39 points fell UNDER the posted total of 41.

Mark Ingram ran for 78 yards off 14 carries with one touchdown in that win.

Current streak:
Alabama has won 11 straight games.

Team records:
Auburn: 5-6 SU, 2-8 ATS
Alabama: 11-0 SU, 8-3 ATS

Auburn most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 4-6

Alabama most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Alabama
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn’s last 5 games on the road
Auburn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Alabama
Auburn is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama’s last 6 games