The Tennessee Volunteers needed a bye week after beating the Oklahoma Sooners. Consider that Tennessee spent plenty of energy and emotion on getting coach Josh Heupel a revenge win. Specifically, Heupel beat the alma mater that fired him as offensive coordinator a decade ago. Last week, Tennessee was on the ropes much of the night but escaped with a College Football Betting win over the Florida Gators. Now comes one of the biggest games of the college football season. The Vols will host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Rocky Top.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 19, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Alabama | -3 -115 | 56½ -110 | -155 |  |
| Tennessee U | +3 -105 | 56½ -110 | +135 | |
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Alabama Crimson Tide Team Overview
Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide won 27-25 against the South Carolina Gamecocks as 21-point home favorites. The game went over the online betting total of 50. Alabama has a record of 5-1 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 5-1 over/under the total. Alabama ranks 35th for total offense, 38th for passing, 51st for rushing and 10th for scoring. Defensively they rank 55th overall, 63rd against the pass, 55th against the rush, and 42nd for points allowed. Also, Alabama ranks 85th for fewest turnovers lost and 43rd for takeaways.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Overview
Last game, the Tennessee Volunteers won 23-17 against the Florida Gators as 14-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 56. Tennessee has a record of 5-1 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 3-3 over/under the total. Tennessee ranks 9th for total offense, 61st for passing, 7th for rushing and 9th for scoring. Defensively they rank 2nd overall, 19th against the pass, 5th against the rush, and 4th for points allowed. Also, Tennessee ranks 50th for fewest turnovers lost and 93rd for takeaways.
The Gators were the only team to score in the first half. They scored three points with chances to score more. But the Vols’ defensive effort limited the damage. Tennessee’s offense was very bad in the first half, with two turnovers. The Gators scored the first touchdown of the half as Graham Mertz threw a touchdown pass to Arlis Boardingham. However, this came with a huge price to pay, as Mertz was visibly hurt going off the field.
Finally, Tennessee scored in the third quarter, thanks to a rushing touchdown from star running back Dylan Sampson. Sampson and the Vols had momentum. Correlate that it carried over to defense when Arion Carter had a huge interception to put the Vols right back into the red zone. The Vols walked away with a field goal, which tied the game.
Late on, Sampson would have the opportunity to break another run, and he did. The Vols would have their first lead of the game. Following a great return, the Gators would have nothing going for them as Tennessee would sack Lagway on 3rd and 12.
Alabama at Tennessee SBG Free Picks
Alabama is terrifying for fans and gamblers, with its games going down to the wire. Of great concern is their weaker defense. Tennessee will draw plenty of College Football Betting interest as an elite home team getting a good price against a mega-power brand.
Alabama at Tennessee SBG Best Bet: Tennessee Volunteers.