The Vegas casino, South Point has put up odds for key Alabama football games. Of particular interest are the odds for the Iron Bowl. Last May, this casino set the 2016 Iron Bowl line at 18 points. As we know, the final score was Tide 30 – Tigers 12. That’s some pretty spiffy picking.
Odds on sports games are not actually designed to predict outcomes. Their purpose is to equalize the betting between two teams. The sports betting industry wins when close to equal money is wagered on both opponents in a game.
The 2017 Iron Bowl odds may reflect the possibility Auburn will be better in 2017 while Alabama may be worse.