Alabama Crimson Tide defeat LSU Tigers 31-13: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Alabama Crimson Tide 31, LSU Tigers 13
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the LSU Tigers 31-13 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Tiger Stadium (LA). The Alabama Crimson Tide covered the spread as 6-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 54.5, with 44 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. LSU Tigers final score and game recap
It was 3-3 after the first quarter. The Alabama Crimson Tide led 10-3 at halftime. They outscored the LSU Tigers 21-10 in the second half, 14-0 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Keelon Russell (Alabama Crimson Tide): 17/24 passing for 206 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Kaleb Edwards (Alabama Crimson Tide): 3 catches for 50 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Sam Leavitt (LSU Tigers): 35/47 passing for 380 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Jackson Harris (LSU Tigers): 11 catches for 166 yards.
Who covered the spread in Alabama Crimson Tide vs. LSU Tigers?
The Alabama Crimson Tide covered the spread as 6-point underdogs and won outright, by 18 points.
The spread opened at LSU Tigers -5.5 and closed at LSU Tigers -6.
Did Alabama Crimson Tide vs. LSU Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 44 points combined against a closing total of 54.5, under by 10.5. 13 of the 44 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 52.5 and closed at 54.5.
How did AiQ's Alabama Crimson Tide vs. LSU Tigers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the LSU Tigers to win at -218, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. LSU Tigers game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half moneyline: Alabama Crimson Tide won the first half, paying +150.
- First-half total 26.5: the under, paying +105, with 13 points scored.
- LSU Tigers team total 30.5: the under, paying -108, with 13 scored.
- Alabama Crimson Tide team total 23.5: the over, paying -122, with 31 scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -120, with 6 points scored.
- First-half spread: Alabama Crimson Tide +3.5 covered, paying -115.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. LSU Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Alabama Crimson Tide at +185 and the LSU Tigers at -225. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the LSU Tigers a 66% favorite. The Alabama Crimson Tide won as the underdog at +185: $185 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the LSU Tigers, the price before the game was -218: priced below fair (−0.9% value).
The spread moved toward the LSU Tigers between the open and the close, and the Alabama Crimson Tide covered. The total moved up from 52.5 to 54.5, and the game went under.
Alabama Crimson Tide and LSU Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Alabama Crimson Tide 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
This result left the LSU Tigers 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (5-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times.
What's next for Alabama Crimson Tide and LSU Tigers?
Next for the Alabama Crimson Tide: at the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the LSU Tigers: the Texas Longhorns at home on Friday, November 13, 2026.