Alabama vs. Tennessee Prediction
SEC action kicks off this Saturday as the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide visit Tennessee.
After shaky pay in spots this year, the Tide open as -7.5 point favorites vs. a Volunteer group that has already downed three ranked opponents to remain unbeaten. The total for this hyped contest is set at 65.5. How will star quarterback Bryce Young’s shoulder status affect these odds?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Alabama Crimson Tide (-7.5) vs. Washington Huskies (+7.5); o/u 65.53:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 15, 2022 from Neyland Stadium
Alabama Crimson Tide Game Notes
According toAL.Com, on Wednesday Nick Saban had these comments for the million dollar questions regarding injured Bryce Young’s availability. ““There’s nothing really new to tell you. He’s making progress. He’s been able to practice some and we’ll continue to evaluate him as the week progresses.” Last week, in Young’s absence, Jalen Milroe added dual threat action while completing 12 of 19 for three touchdowns and scrambling for another 83 yards. Along the way, Alabama narrowly avoided defeat for the second time this year when its defense overcame three fumbles to outlast Texas A&M 24-20. The Crimson Tide edged Texas 20-19 earlier last month, and maintain a tenuous #1-ranked program staring down a buzzsaw UT challenge. Things do get easier for ‘Bama if Young’s shoulder heals, but even with their star QB in tow, red flags still exist among Alabama’s camp.
Tennessee Volunteers Game Notes
Hendon Hooker completd 17 of 27 for 239 yards and two touchdowns to help visiting Tennessee stun #25 LSU last weekend 40-13 along Death Valley’s roaring grounds. The Heisman hopeful also lent 56 of his team’s 263 rushing yards on an evening where the Vols’ defense matched its potent offense. While holding the Tigers at 55 backfield yards, and forcing multiple turnovers, UT punctuated a complete performance that makes the long-suffering program a major threat to shake up CFB’s national landscape on Saturday.
Alabama vs. Tennessee Betting Trends
Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in theirprevious game.
Over is 6-0 in Volunteers last 6 home games.
Volunteers are 4-1 ATS this season.
Alabama vs. Tennessee Betting Prediction
When examining all the major factors, mainly whether Bryce Young returns at 100 percent, it appears Tennessee is well equipped to shock the world this weekend. While Alabama is 4-2 ATS, UT is 4-1 against the spread -and has played tougher competition. When also weighing
Tennessee’s home-field edge and remarkable lead-in performances on the same scales holding Alabama’s perhaps overrated betting confidence, a major SEC shakeup is on the radar.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 7 PREDICTION: Tennessee +7.5