Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (5-1)
October 19, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Tennessee Volunteers +3; Over/Under: +56.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Tennessee vs Alabama Prediction for this College Football Week 8 game on Saturday, October 19th, at Neyland Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Tennessee Volunteers vs Alabama Crimson Tide pick.
What Has Happened to Tennessee?
Tennessee sits with a 5-1 record overall but they haven’t looked good the last couple of games. Two games ago against Arkansas they lost 19-14 and in the last game against Florida it took overtime to win 23-17.
Nico Iamaleava has shown his age a little bit as of late, and he completed 16 of his 26 passes for 169 yards, one interception and zero touchdowns in the last game. That type of production is going to need to be a lot better. Tennessee overall this season is averaging 42.2 points, while their defense is giving up 10.7 points per game. The defense hasn’t been an issue it’s been the offense that hasn’t made the plays.
Why Tennessee Will Beat Alabama
- Tennessee has won nine of its last 10 home games against conference opponents.
- The team ranked 7th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- Tennessee has covered the spread in four of its last five home games in October.
Alabama Has Been Playing with Fire
Alabama has been playing with fire as of late, and the last couple of games haven’t been as good. Two games ago against Vanderbilt, Alabama scored 35 points, but the defense gave up 40 points and that led to the defeat. Two games ago against South Carolina, Alabama scored 27 points, but that still only led to only a two point victory. Jalon Milroe wasn’t good enough, and he completed 16 of his 23 passes for 209 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The defense wasn’t awful in the game, but the turnovers were an issue and need to get cleaned up.
Alabama on the season is averaging 41.7 points while their defense is giving up 20.8 points per game. In this game if the defense is good, Alabama is going to have a great chance to come out on top.
Tennessee vs Alabama Prediction
Give me the home team here. The turnovers were an issue in the last game for Milroe, and it’s going to be an issue again in this game. I am not sure Alabama is going to be that much better, but it’s going to be the lack of scoring by the Alabama offense that is going to be the difference, as the Volunteers are going to come out on top here. Back Tennessee against the spread.
