The set-up: Both teams are hungry for a victory and each will be pushing the pace. The Tigers are tied atop the SEC standing with Kentucky and Tennessee (who play each other today), while Alabama comes in having won two straight. LSU averages 82.1 PPG and it allows 73.4. The Tide though won't be going down without a fight here either, as this one arguably means even more to them. Alabama is on the bubble with a 17-11 record this year. The Tide average 73.3 PPG and they allow 71.5.

The pick: Take it for what you will though, but LSU has seen the total go "over" the number in five of eight on the road already this year and in ten of 15 vs. the conference, while Alabama has seen the total go "over" in nine of 13 at home. This number is low, play the "over."

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