So far, the Alabama Crimson Tide offense is down a notch, with Joe Milroe at QB. On Saturday, the Crimson Tide will need all the defense it can bring against the high-flying Tennessee Volunteers. Alabama has gone back to the College Football Betting future in 2023. Head coach Nick Saban emphasized defense and ball control when he took over the program. Those characteristics are out of vogue these days. But at Alabama, it is born out of necessity. Meanwhile, Tennessee is coming off an impressive and gutty home win over Texas A&M.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 21, 2023, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Bryant Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Tennessee | +9½ -110 | 47½ -110 | +280 |  |
| Alabama | -9½ -110 | 47½ -110 | -350 | |
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Tennessee Volunteers Team Overview
Last game, the Tennessee Volunteers won 20-13 against the Texas A&M Aggies as 3-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 53.5. Tennessee has a record of 5-1 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 2-3-1 over/under the total. Tennessee ranks 31st for total offense, 89th for passing, 6th for rushing, and 36th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 17th overall, 29th against the pass, 20th against the rush, and 18th for points allowed. Also, Tennessee ranks 78th for fewest turnovers lost and 66th for takeaways.
Tennessee’s Dee Williams posted the go-ahead score on a punt return. In turn, Gabe Jeudy-Lally and Kamal Hadden snatched fourth-quarter interceptions. Hence, the Volunteers held off the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn.
The Volunteers saw Joe Milton III go just 11-for-22 for 100 yards with a touchdown pass to Jacob Warren. But Jaylen Wright produced 136 yards on 19 carries for the conference’s top rushing team. Tennessee had 237 yards on 48 attempts.
Alabama Crimson Tide Team Overview
Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide won 24-21 against the Arkansas Razorbacks as 19-point home favorites. The game went a push at a total of 45. Alabama has a record of 6-1 straight up, 4-3 against the spread, and 4-2-1 over/under the total. Alabama ranks 86th for total offense, 83rd for passing, 75th for rushing, and 59th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 15th overall, 24th against the pass, 21st against the rush, and 13th for points allowed. Also, Alabama ranks 33rd for fewest turnovers lost and 43rd for takeaways.
Namely, Jalen Milroe passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead No. 11 Alabama to victory over Arkansas. Kobe Prentice and Amari Niblack caught scoring passes. Thus, the Crimson Tide won their fifth straight game. Alabama’s Will Reichard booted his 26th consecutive field goal. Also, he became the SEC’s all-time leading scorer.
In sum, Milroe was 10-of-21 passing for 238 yards while helping the Crimson Tide beat the Razorbacks for the 17th straight time. The victory was the 200th at Alabama for Nick Saban in his 17 coaching seasons. Alabama outgained Arkansas 415 to 250. Correlate that the Razorbacks trailed by 18 points before staging a comeback. KJ Jefferson completed 14 of 24 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns for Arkansas, which lost its fifth straight game. Additionally, Isaiah Sategna and Rashod Dubinion caught scoring passes for the Razorbacks.
Tennessee at Alabama SBG Free Picks
Following their 2022 loss at Tennessee, Alabama has waited a year for this College Football Betting matchup.
Tennessee at Alabama SBG Best Bet: Alabama Crimson Tide.