Alabama Football - 2007 Betting Odds

Alabama football 2007 betting odds are now available.  Nick Saban was lured away from the NFL Miami Dolphins to coach the Crimson Tide.  It took a king’s ransom to score Saban, whose LSU teams (2000-04) were among the nation’s best, according to Athlon.

"Alabama is not deep, and its defensive front is suspect in size, numbers and talent. However, a big pack of skill players returns on offense, fronted by an experienced, if underperforming, line. This is Alabama’s good-schedule year, with its toughest games — save for Auburn — at home. Saban could pull off a surprise in his first season.

"Saban’s presence will make Alabama a stronger team, mentally and physically. His authoritative approach and in-game agility should also be a large net gain. A great nucleus of productive players returns, so it’s not out of the question to think the Tide could push toward the top of the SEC West. However, the lack of experience on the front seven is likely to come into play down the stretch, when Alabama faces well-fortified foes such as Tennessee, LSU and Auburn.

"If it remains realitively injury-free and if the freshman class contributes, Alabama could make a run at a division title in Saban’s first year. But it's more likely the Tide won't be a contender until 2008."

Alabama football 2007 betting odds have the Crimson Tide at +300 to win the SEC West Division for a potential $300 payout on every $100 bet.  Alabama would pay $800 for every $100 bet if they were to win the SEC Conference.  Alabama is a slight favorite of -125 to win UNDER 8 regular season games and listed with even odds to win OVER 8 regular season games.  $5000 would be paid for every $100 bet should Alabama win the BCS Championship.

All Alabama Football 2007 Betting Odds Courtesy of BetOnline.com