SEC title game:Alabama-Florida Preview

The SEC champion has romped to victory in the BCS title game two years in a row. Either the Alabama Crimson Tide or the Florida Gators will get a chance to make it three in a row for the SEC, but first they have to win the SEC title game on Saturday at Georgia Dome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 10-point favorites versus the Crimson Tide, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.
John Parker Wilson threw for 135 yards and one touchdown to lead Alabama to a 36-0 blowout of Auburn in Week 14.
The Tide covered the 14.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the posted total of 40.5.
Tim Tebow threw three touchdown passes, ran for 80 yards and another score, and Florida thumped Florida State 45-15 in Week 14.
The Gators covered the 17-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 53.5.
Team records:
Alabama: 12-0 SU, 9-3 ATS
Florida: 11-1 SU, 9-2 ATS
Alabama most recently:
When playing in December are 3-4
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Florida most recently:
When playing in December are 4-3
When playing on turf are 5-2
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Alabama
 

 

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