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Prop bets for the SEC’s eighth Saturday:
RUSHING NUMBERS FOR ALEX COLLINS AGAINST AUBURN
Options — Less than 100 yards; Between 101-125; Between 126-149; 150 or more
Projection: Now that Alex Collins has shaken off the post-September hex with a 154-yard outburst at Tennessee on Oct. 3, can he put together another triple-digit outing against the SEC’s second-worst rushing defense? Auburn’s given up 14 rushing touchdowns this season, tied for 97th nationally. Playing without Carl Lawson has damaged the front four’s overall success and at times, the Tigers have been pushed off the line of scrimmage by stronger front lines. At some point, Auburn will play a complete game defensively, right? This is a favorable matchup for the Razorbacks considering they’ve had an extra week to prepare and their run-game philosophy plays into Auburn’s weakness this season. Collins should hit the 150-yard plateau if he’s given enough carries.
JOSHUA DOBBS’ TOTAL OFFENSE AT ALABAMA
Options — Less than 150 yards; Between 151-225; Between 226-299; 300 or more
Projection: Coming off one of the top performances in his career against a fast and athletic Georgia defense, Tennessee’s quarterback has confidence heading into Tuscaloosa as one of the league’s top dual-threat players. In the past, a dynamic runner at the position has given the Crimson Tide problems, especially at the second level. Dobbs has rushed for over 100 yards in two of his last three starts, but Alabama’s only allowed one 100-yard rusher this season (Nick Chubb). If the Vols are forced to play from behind throughout the game, Dobbs’ numbers could expand as a necessity. Last season against Alabama, Dobbs tallied nearly 300 yards of total offense despite not starting the game.
TOTAL TACKLES FOR KENTRELL BROTHERS VS. VANDERBILT
Options — 10 or less; Between 11 and 13; 14 or 15; 16 or more
Projection: Coming off a season-best 17-tackle effort at Georgia, the nation’s leader in stops could have a career performance in Nashville against an offense that has struggled mightily this fall. Brothers has 22 more tackles than his next closest competitor in the SEC — that’s how dominant the linebacker has been this season. Nine tackles away from 100, Brothers will likely hit that mark in the first half. Thirteen is the average, but Brothers has made at least 16 stops in three different stops and it’s a number we think he’ll hit again.
