One of the most important games of the college football season so far takes place this weekend when the Alabama Crimson Tide travel to play the Tennessee Volunteers. The game could have a massive effect on both Alabama and Tennessee football standings, with Saturday’s game likely to have a significant effect on which NCAAF teams reach this season’s SEC Championship Game. Alabama has won each of its games against Tennessee since 2007, but this year’s game could be extremely exciting, and it is difficult to choose an Alabama vs Tennessee Betting prediction.
Each Team’s Last Game and Record This Season
No.3 Alabama Crimson Tide
Last weekend, Alabama defeated Texas A&M 24-20. Texas A&M had an opportunity to win last weekend’s game, but they didn’t score on their final drive. As a result, the Crimson Tide will enter this weekend’s game against Tennessee with a 6-0 record.
No.6 Tennessee Volunteers
Tenessee defeated LSU on the road last weekend 40-13, and the team’s record improved to 5-0 after the win. The Volunteers have also won against Florida and Pittsburgh earlier this season. Ahead of Saturday’s game, Tennessee is the only undefeated team in the SEC East besides No.1 Georgia.
Matchup Information
- Time and Date: Saturday, October 15, 3:30 P.M.
- Venue: Neyland Stadium
- How to Watch: CBS
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Analysis
Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama enters this weekend’s game after winning against Arkansas and Texas A&M in their last two games. However, quarterback Bryce Young was injured during the Arkansas game and did not play against Texas A&M last weekend.
Backup quarterback Jalen Milroe started last weekend’s game against Texas A&M. Milroe completed 12 of his 19 passes last weekend, throwing three touchdowns and one interception along with 111 yards.
Young could potentially play against Tennessee Volunteers this weekend. Despite the fact that he did not play last weekend, and only attempted 13 passes against Arkansas, Young already has thrown for 1,202 yards this season to go along with 14 touchdowns.
Alabama’s defense has also performed well this season and has not allowed more than 30 points in any game so far this year. Last weekend, Texas A&M had only 323 yards, including only 70 rushing yards, against the Alabama defense.
Whether or not Young is able to play on Saturday will have a significant impact on the Alabama offense and any Alabama vs Tennessee Betting Prediction. In four of the five games Young has started this season, the Crimson Tide have scored more than 45 points.
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee has been outstanding so far this season. The Volunteers are currently 5-0 this season and have already defeated Florida, LSU, and Pittsburgh, who were all within the Top 25 at the time Tennessee played them.
So far this season, Tennessee has the second-best scoring offense in the country, and the team scores an average of 46.8 points per game. Quarterback Hendon Hooker could win the Heisman Trophy. So far this season, he has thrown for 1,432 yards, 10 touchdowns, and no interceptions while completing 70% of his passes.
While Tennessee’s offense scores more than 46 points per game, the Volunteers’ defense allows only 17.8 points per game, 22nd best in the FBS. Last weekend, Tennessee allowed only 355 total yards against LSU, including only 55 yards rushing.
Tennessee’s rushing defense could be an important part of Saturday’s game, especially if Young is unable to play. Last weekend, Alabama Crimson Tide had 288 rushing yards against Texas A&M, and averaged 5.6 yards per rush.
This weekend, Tennessee will hope to win on the Third Saturday in October for the first time since 2006. If they do, they could become one of the favorites to win this year’s national championship.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
Some of the odds for the Tennessee vs Alabama game today could change ahead of this Saturday’s game, depending on whether or not Bryce Young is able to play on Saturday. Currently, Alabama is expected to win, and the Crimson Tide are favored by 7.5 points. The over/under for this weekend’s game is currently 65.5, but that could change during the week as more information becomes available regarding whether or not Young will be able to play.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction
Whether or not Young plays in Saturday’s game has a huge effect on any Alabama vs Tennessee Betting Prediction. If he is able to play, Alabama should be able to win by more than 7.5 points, and there should be more than 65.5 points scored in the game. However, if he is unable to play, Tennessee could be able to complete the upset, but there could still be more than 65.5 points scored during the game.
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