Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers NCAAF Betting Prediction

NCAAF Alabama Crimson vs Tennessee Prediction 10/19/2024

The Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) face off against the Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) on Saturday, October 19th. This game will be played at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville and televised on ABC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 3:30 ET.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers

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Alabama Offense Breakdown

Alabama’s offense is averaging 41.7 points per game, placing them 10th nationally heading into week 8. They are also ranked 10th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Jalen Milroe has thrown for 1,488 yards with a 72.9% completion rate, leading to a passer rating of 127. Overall, Alabama ranks 7th in passer rating and 3rd in completion percentage nationally.

Milroe has 12 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. Leading the rushing attack is Jam Miller, with 360 yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 7 yards per carry. Ryan Williams leads the receiving corps with 576 yards and six touchdowns on 23 receptions.

Tennessee Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 8, Tennessee ranks 9th in scoring, averaging 42.2 points per game. Their rushing attack is their strength, ranking 7th nationally with 248.5 yards per game on 45.5 attempts. Dylan Sampson leads the ground game with 699 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has thrown for 1,219 yards, completing 65.7% of his passes. He has 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, with a passer rating of 99. Tennessee is 46th in our offensive power rankings.

Alabama Team Defense

Alabama’s defense has allowed an average of 20.8 points per game this season, ranking 32nd nationally. In their recent game against South Carolina, they gave up 25 points, allowing 374 total yards, including 242 passing yards and one rushing touchdown.

Opponents are averaging 130.7 rushing yards per game on 38.2 attempts against Alabama’s defense. The secondary has allowed 213.3 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 60.4% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 83.5.

Alabama Team Defense

Tennessee’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking third nationally by allowing just 10.7 points per game. They’ve also given up only 90.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 14th in the country, and 170.2 passing yards per game.

In their latest game, a 23-17 overtime win against Florida, Tennessee’s defense allowed 361 total yards, including 138 rushing yards on 40 attempts and 223 passing yards. They also forced one interception in the game.

Alabama vs Tennessee Trends

  • Through their last five road games, Alabama has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 34 points per game.
  • Through their last ten home games, Tennessee has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 30 points per game.
  • As the betting underdog, the Tennessee Volunteers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Tennessee posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
  • Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Alabama Crimson Tide have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.

Crimson Tide vs Volunteers Prediction

Our projected score for this matchup is 32-28 in favor of Tennessee, who come in as +2.5 point underdogs at home. We like Tennessee to not only win straight-up but also cover the spread.

With the over/under line set at 56 points, our projection of 60 combined points suggests that taking the over is the best play for this game.


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