It is the match-up no one saw coming prior to the college football season kicking off, but Alabama and Florida will square off against each other at 4:00pm ET today in the SEC Championship Game. The critical contest will be broadcast live on CBS from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Alabama, despite being ranked number one in every poll, is listed as a big +10 underdog at Sportsbook.com. 
Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban has worked some unbelievable magic in his second season with the Crimson Tide. Given that Alabama finished 7-6 last year and returned just 13 starters, nobody envisioned them getting on track so fast. But Saban has guided his team to a perfect 12-0 record and a possible chance to participate in the BCS National Championship Game.
Alabama is not a flashy squad, but there are few teams in the country, if any, that play any better in the trenches. The Crimson Tide grind out 201.5 rushing yards per game while holding opponents to an average of 73.6. They have also limited teams to just 11.5 points per game on the season.
The Florida Gators are having quite a year too, and they have been particularly impressive down the stretch. Urban Meyer has orchestrated an 11-1 record in his fourth year in Gainesville and his Gators have won eight straight coming in today's championship showdown. Florida has won by an average of 39.6 points in their final eight victories.
The Tim Tebow led Gator offense is averaging 46.3 points per game and they average almost 450 yards per contest. The Florida defense is almost as stingy as Alabama's unit, holding teams to 12.3 points per game.
SEC Championship Game Betting Trend: The Over is 7-3 in Florida's last 10 games playing as a favorite.
Sportsbook.com's Alabama vs Florida SEC Championship Game Betting Odds:
Alabama Crimson Tide +10 (-110), Over 51 (-110), +270 (Money line)
Florida Gators -10 (-110), Under 51 (-110), -330 (Money line)
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