This is an important Iron Bowl for Auburn. A win keeps the Tigers’ hopes alive for an SEC title and potential playoff bid. Perhaps more importantly, a loss would make this the first senior class to graduate without a win against Alabama in 36 years.
The oddsmakers give Alabama a 4.5 point edge on Auburn and have set the over/under at 47.5, indicating a fairly tight, moderately-low-scoring game. This makes sense given Auburn and Alabama’s highly rated defenses. But this game may turn into a 2014-style shootout. Why?
I. Auburn can score on Alabama
Despite several well-publicized injuries, Alabama has the top scoring defense in the country, giving up just over 10 points per game.