LSU vs. Alabama: Prop Locks That Will Make SEC Showdown an Instant Classic

This LSU Tigers versus Alabama Crimson Tide game has had every angle, hook, matchup and whatever else can be looked at covered. A number of articles and columns have been written on topics ranging from how the LSU quarterbacks will match up against the Alabama defense to how Alabama running back Trent Richardson will improve his Heisman stock with a big game.  

We could go on and on about the X’s and O’s in this game. But let’s take a different angle. Let’s think about some ways that can make you some money on this game.  

You and your friends can make some fun prop wagers for the game on Saturday. For example: over/under two shots of LSU head coach Les Miles eating grass, over/under 15 combined shots of the head coaches, over/under three references to Richardson and the Heisman Trophy and over/under one reference to San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson’s tweets. 

Here are legit props that you can find and props that will happen.

Team to score the first TD: LSU +115 

This is a game between two teams that are excellent on defense. This will be a low-scoring game, where the final score is 17-14 or 14-10. But LSU, with their dual-quarterback threat, will take one of their opening drives in the first quarter into the Alabama end zone to open this contest 7-0. 

Take the underdog Tigers in this one. 

First score of the game (field goal or safety): +155 

This is an excellent wager to make, since these two teams will put a stranglehold on each other’s offenses. This game will see both LSU and Alabama find the end zone, but the first score will be a field goal from either LSU or Alabama.  

This is one of the easier wagers to make on this game. 

The first turnover of the game will be: +600 No turnovers in game 

A +600 wager between two teams that rarely turn the ball over at all? How fast can you say, “Yes, please!”  

These two coaches will run this game so carefully that it will be rare to see a risky pass or play.  

If you feel like taking a big risk in this game, put a wager down on this prop, as this will net you a large return. 

There are plenty of other prop wagers that you can lay some of your earnings on. It’s fun, and it makes little parts of the game even more interesting than they already are. 

Have fun watching this game, and good luck to both LSU and Alabama fans. Hopefully you survive this game. 

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