Taking ALABAMA here. How can we not? I get it. Laying 17 is a ton. Iron Bowl be damned we are laying the wood here though. We get Alabama off a terribly sloppy game last week. To be expected though. They know the big game was this week as they have a spot in the SEC Championship Game locked up. Tide continue to get defense and special teams help on the scoreboard. The defense is just insane. They haven't allowed a TD in 13 quarters. They give up 2 yards a rush. Less than 70 a game. Their worse performances have been on the road for sure. But we are home here. And probably half a bit of inflated line. Tigers QB Sean White is banged up. RB Pettaway who is explosive is expected back after missing the last 2 games. But again. 2 YPR for this 'Bama defense. 40 sacks, 2nd to Florida State's 41. 9 Defensive TDs. 3 Punt Return TDs. A QB in Hurts, who just hurts opposing defenses through the air or with his legs. The Tigers defense is good, but they have beaten up on weak teams. Clemson (19-13) and A&M (29-14) beat these guys while Bama beat A&M 33-14 earlier this year and Clemson 45-40 in the NC last year. The Bama offense just bullies teams into submission over the course of 4 quarters. They are just trying to beg people to go against the Tide with this number. This team is an all around 'team' and I think a 20+pt win is in the making. 5* Best Bet ALABAMA