The No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-3) will face off against the Auburn Tigers (5-6) in the Iron Bowl on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, with the game airing on ABC. Alabama enters the matchup as an 11.5-point favorite, and the total points line is set at 52.5.
In their last game, Alabama fell to the Oklahoma Sooners 24-3, while Auburn edged out a thrilling 43-41 victory over the Texas A&M Aggies.
Betting insights show Alabama has an 81.5% chance of winning, as implied by the moneyline odds, while Auburn’s implied probability is 22.7%. Alabama has covered the spread six times this season, compared to Auburn’s five. Over their last three matchups, Alabama holds a 3-0 record against Auburn, though Auburn is 2-0-1 against the spread in those games.
Statistically, Alabama averages 36.2 points per game (18th nationally) and allows just 17.5 points (10th), while Auburn scores 29.0 (60th) and concedes 20.7 (29th). Alabama leads in turnover margin, forcing 25 turnovers (1st) compared to Auburn’s nine (126th).
Key Players:
Alabama:
- QB Jalen Milroe: 2,396 passing yards, 15 TDs, 9 INTs; 615 rushing yards, 17 rushing TDs
- WR Ryan Williams: 42 receptions, 804 yards, 8 TDs
- LB Jihaad Campbell: 96 tackles, 6 TFL, 5 sacks
Auburn:
- QB Payton Thorne: 2,412 passing yards, 20 TDs, 8 INTs
- RB Jarquez Hunter: 1,145 rushing yards, 8 TDs
- DL Jalen McLeod: 43 tackles, 12 TFL, 7 sacks
Prediction: Alabama 35, Auburn 15 (Pick: Alabama -11.5, under 52.5 points).
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