Published Nov 14, 6:49pm ET by
Keith McCarthy - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 14, 6:49pm ET
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Oklahoma and Alabama face off this week in a key battle. The Crimson Tide are seeking to add to their 8-game winning streak, while Oklahoma will attempt to pull off a major upset on the road.
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| Alabama Crimson Tide | -6.5 (-105) |
| Oklahoma Sooners | +6.5 (-105) |
Oklahoma is 2-2 over the last four weeks and currently holds a 3-2 record in SEC play. With a tough schedule, however, the Sooners remain ranked just outside of the top-10. Some of their struggles were due to an injury to starting QB John Mateer, though they haven't fully bounced back since he returned. Both the offense and the equally inconsistent defense need to be at their best to take down Alabama.
The Crimson Tide have won eight games in a row since their opening week disappointment against Florida State and sit atop the SEC with a 6-0 conference record. A win this week would all but lock Alabama into the CFP and raise their chances of making the SEC title game to over 95%. QB Ty Simpson had a somewhat lukewarm performance last week, and will look to heat back up against Oklahoma.
Oklahoma got the better of Alabama in last year's matchup, winning by three touchdowns. It's doubtful that a similar result occurs this year, especially with how red-hot the Crimson Tide have been. I'm not entirely sold on John Mateer's ability as a passer. While his dual threat ability is no question, it's possible he continues to struggle through the air against Alabama's defense. Take Bama to win and cover here.
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Alabama Crimson Tide -6.5
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