College Football Odds: Auburn vs. Alabama prediction, odds, pick

Auburn Tigers take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl. Lane Kiffin has publicly denied that he is heading to Auburn. The interim coach Carnell "Cadillac" Williams is beloved by players and fully respected in locker room. Alabama has lost twice this season and is inconsistent. Bryce Young has enabled Alabama to win nine games. The team has a chance for 10 wins and a New Year's Six bowl bid. It's hard to take Alabama for granted. They have not been the sure thing past Bama teams. they might be a three- or four-loss team.

Auburn will cover the large point spread against Alabama. The Tigers play hard for Cadillac Williams and they should have some success against the Alabama offensive line.

Alabama has underachieved and underperformed for most of the year. The Crimson Tide beat Ole Miss a few weeks ago, but the Rebels are not as good as they seemed to be one month ago. This is the time when the Tide will turn in Alabama’s favor.

Alabama will win, but the Crimson Tide are not an elite team this season. Auburn will cover.

Auburn is favored by 22.5 points over Alabama.