Auburn vs Alabama prediction & betting tips - Nov. 30

The Auburn Tigers are on the road to face the No. 13-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game can be seen on ABC.

Auburn (5-6, 2-5 Southeastern Conference) is coming off a 43-41 overtime win over then-No. 15-ranked Texas A&M, while Alabama (8-3, 4-3) suffered a stunning 24-3 loss to Oklahoma.

Auburn vs Alabama: Preview

Auburn is an 11.5-point underdog and the over/under is 52.5 points.

After the thrilling OT win at home, the Tigers will be on the road against Alabama in the Iron Bowl — one of the best rivalries in college football.

“What a win Saturday night,” Tigers coach Hugh Freeze said on Monday, via WTVY. “We’re going to need another effort like that this week in the Iron Bowl against another really, really good football team who has a remarkable quarterback who makes a difference when you play them.

“In a game like this, I would think – I don’t know him personally, but everything you see, he’s made of the right stuff and he competes at a high, high level in some of the biggest games. I would think he’d be determined to bounce back. So I think we’ve got to plan to get his best.”

The Tigers are led by Payton Thorne who has thrown for 2,412 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Jarquez Hunter has rushed for 1,145 yards and eight TDs, while KeAndre Lambert-Smith has 865 receiving yards and eight TDs.

On defense, Kayin Lee has two interceptions, Keldric Faulk has seven sacks and Dorian Mausi Jr. has 71 tackles.

Meanwhile, Alabama likely ended its playoff hopes in the blowout loss to Oklahoma. The Crimson Tide were bullied on the field as Jalen Milroe struggled. He went 11 of 26 for 42.3% with zero touchdowns and three interceptions.

It's the first time Kalen DeBoer is coaching in the Iron Bowl which he's excited about.

“It’s going to be an awesome environment,” DeBoer said on Monday, via WBRC. “But, this game, what it means to those that come from each side and what it means to the state. It’s talked about and, you know, not just told to me, but talked about amongst everyone, and they’re in their homes and it’s Thanksgiving weekend.”

Alabama is led by Milroe who has thrown for 2,396 yards, 15 TDs and nine interceptions. He also leads the team with 615 rushing yards, while Ryan Williams has 804 receiving yards and eight TDs.

Ultimately, expect Milroe to have a much better game at home and lead Alabama to a big home win.

Prediction: Alabama 28, Auburn 20

Auburn vs Alabama: Betting Tips

Tip 1: Auburn +11.5 (-110)

Tip 2: Under 52.5 points (-112)

Tip 3: Jacquez Hunter 80+ rushing yards (-125)

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