Alabama opened as a big favorite against Florida in next Saturday's SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome.

No. 2 Alabama opened as a 17-point favorite against the 10-2 Gators, according to OddsShark.com. Alabama being favored by 17 points is the largest SEC Championship game spread since 1995.

VegasInsider.com, another gambling website, posted that the line opened at 12 points but quickly jumped to 17.5 points. 5Dimes also had Alabama opening as a 17.5 point favorite.

Alabama was a 13-point favorite against Auburn in the Iron Bowl, and won 29-13. Florida is coming off a 27-2 loss to Florida State on Saturday.

Last year, Alabama defeated Missouri 42-13 in the SEC title game. It is Alabama head coach Nick Saban's fifth time leading the Tide to Atlanta for the championship game.