Alabama opened as a two-touchdown favorite over LSU in a prime-time SEC showdown in Death Valley that highlights a Saturday with major college football playoff implications.
Caesars Palace installed the Crimson Tide as 14.5-point road favorites over the Tigers, who haven't been this big of home underdogs since 1999. LSU was a 15-point home underdog against a Steve Spurrier-led Florida team on Oct. 9, 1999, according OddShark.com's database. The Gators won that game 31-10.
LSU is hoping for a better outcome this week, but will have its hands full with the undefeated, juggernaut Crimson Tide, who have been favored in 115 of their past 116 games.