Tennessee vs. Alabama Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Jalen Milroe, Crimson Tide Exact Revenge On Volunteers?
Tennessee vs. Alabama Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Jalen Milroe, Crimson Tide Exact Revenge On Volunteers?
It will be fun for Tennessee fans who are reliving the Vols' upset win against Alabama last year.
It could bring some added motivation to Tennessee, knowing it's genuinely possible to beat Alabama.
However, Alabama is a different team this year, just like Tennessee. The Crimson Tide are also the home team this time around.
Neither team is as good offensively this season. So, what does that mean for Saturday's SEC matchup on Saturday?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Saturday's SEC game between the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide.
Tennessee vs. Alabama Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â October 21, 2023
- Game Time:Â 3:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch:Â CBS
Tennessee vs. Alabama Odds
- Spread: Tennessee +9.5 (-110), Alabama +9.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: Over 47.5 (-110), Under 47.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Tennessee (+280), Alabama (-355)
Tennessee vs. Alabama Injury Report
Tennessee
Questionable: OL Andrej Karic (Undisclosed)
Out: DB Christian Charles (Ankle), RB DeSean Bishop (Ankle), LB Keenan Pili (Upper Body)
Alabama
Questionable: TE CJ Dippre (Leg), DB Malachi Moore (Ankle)
Tennessee vs. Alabama Prediction
The Tennessee Volunteers haven't played a road game since they went to Florida in September and lost 29-16.
The Vols have won three straight home games against UTSA, South Carolina, and Texas A&M. Those are solid wins, but a road game against Alabama will be much more challenging.
Joe Milton has led Tennessee with 1,264 yards passing, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He hasn't been anything like Hendon Hooker. Instead, the run game has added more yards per game this year, with Jaylen Wright leading the way.
Wright has averaged 7.1 yards per rush with 80 carries this season.
However, Alabama's defense has kept teams to 292.4 yards per game. The run defense is elite, and the secondary is just as good. The Crimson Tide are talented and have won many games because of their defense.
While Alabama has only averaged 367.9 yards per game, the offense has improved with Jalen Milroe. Milroe has thrown for 1,397 yards and has 11 passing touchdowns. He's also a capable runner, with Jase McClellan standing next to him, averaging 4.8 yards per carry.
Milroe's connection with Jermaine Burton has excelled. Burton has finally given Alabama a threat in the passing game.
Tennessee is dominant in coverage as well, averaging only 197.8 yards per game allowed through the air. The secondary is elite, and the pass rush is very effective. However, Tennessee has missed a lot of tackles and isn't fantastic against the run.
Alabama will be more effective in the run game, and that should help them get by Tennessee at home.
Let's take the Crimson Tide at -9.5. They'll be ready. This isn't the same Tennessee team, despite its solid win against Texas A&M.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Pick
- PICK: Alabama -9.5 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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Jason grew up an avid sports fan. His passion for sports writing grew in high school and he developed a blog that was strictly for New York Sports. From his work, you will quickly realize that he loves looking at games from an analytical and numbers perspective and hopes to provide you with that same perspective in his articles.