Alabama has been a thorn in the side of handicappers this year at 2-9 ATS. The Crimson Tide lost four games in a row to finish up the regular season at 6-6 SU. But don’t overlook this team as it prepares for a bowl appearance in Shreveport against the rebuilding Colorado Buffaloes.

The Tide navigated a perilous journey through the SEC this season, and that Week 12 loss to UL-Monroe (+24) really took the wind out of their sails. But Alabama has had plenty of time to regroup. This is a club that finished No. 30 in the nation in efficiency and played tough against LSU. The Buffs upset Oklahoma and Texas Tech, but are No. 53 in efficiency and just 2-4 SU and ATS in their last six.

Colorado doesn’t have a particularly good defense, so Alabama is in a strong position to protect QB John Parker Wilson and get some big points on the board.