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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(5-1) Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers (5-1)
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Alabama -2.5 | Tennessee +2.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Alabama -138 | Tennessee +115
College Football Betting Total: O/U 56
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Get ready, college football fans, because Week 8 brings us one of the most electric matchups on the schedule—Alabama vs. Tennessee! This isn’t just any game; it’s a rivalry that’s been brewing since 1928 (except that brief pause in ’43, thanks to World War II). Now, the stage is set for the 107th meeting, and both teams are sitting pretty at 5-1.
Alabama leads the all-time series 60-39-7, but history aside, this year’s matchup is set to be an absolute barnburner.
ABC will be covering the 3:30 ET kickoff as the Alabama Crimson Tide head to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers. Both teams come in with a 5-1 record this season. The money line odds have Alabama at -138, and Tennessee is at +115 as the slight underdog at +2.5 points. The over/under line is currently set at 56 points for this week eight Southeastern matchup.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama heads into Week 8 against Tennessee with a 5-1 record, holding the 3rd spot in our power rankings. They are 4-0 at home and 1-1 on the road this season. Alabama has a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 14.5% chance of winning the SEC. However, they have a 69.5% chance of making the CFB playoff, according to our projections.
The Crimson Tide’s ATS record stands at 3-3, with a +20.8 average scoring margin this season. They are 2-2 against the spread at home and 1-1 on the road. Alabama has been favored in five of their six games, going 2-3 ATS as the favorite.
Alabama’s over/under record is 5-1, with their games averaging 62.5 points. Their average over/under line is 54.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 56 points.
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Alabama Crimson Tide Stats
Alabama’s offense is averaging 41.7 points per game heading into week 8, placing them 10th in the nation. They are also 10th in our offensive power rankings. Jalen Milroe has thrown for 1,488 yards and has a passer rating of 127. Alabama ranks 7th in passer rating and 3rd in completion percentage, completing 72.1% of their passes.
Milroe has 12 touchdown passes and 4 interceptions this season. Leading the ground game is Jam Miller with 360 rushing yards, averaging 7 yards per carry. Ryan Williams leads the receiving corps with 576 yards and six touchdowns on 23 catches.
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. The defense also forced one interception in the game.
Opponents have averaged 213.3 passing yards per game against Alabama, completing 60.4% of their passes. Alabama’s defense has faced 38.2 rushing attempts per game, allowing an average of 130.7 rushing yards per contest.
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee heads into their Week 8 matchup against Alabama with a 5-1 record, sitting 7th in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 6.5% chance of winning the Southeastern. The Volunteers have a 44.9% chance of making the playoff, which ranks 11th in the nation, and a 7.6% shot at reaching the national championship game.
So far, Tennessee is 3-1 against the spread, with a +31.5 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in four of their six games, going 3-1 as the favorite. At home, they are 1-0 ATS, and on the road, they’ve covered in two out of three games.
The over/under line for this week is 56 points. Tennessee’s average over/under line this season has been 58.2 points, and their games have averaged 52.8 points. Their over/under record is 2-2, with four games having higher lines than this week’s total.
Tennessee Volunteers Stats
Tennessee’s offense has leaned heavily on their run game, ranking 7th nationally with 248.5 rushing yards per game. They are also 7th in rushing attempts, averaging 45.5 per game. Dylan Sampson leads the way with 699 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. The Volunteers are 9th in scoring, putting up 42.2 points per game, but they rank 46th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8.
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 57th in passing attempts per game, averaging 238.3 yards through the air. Dont’e Thornton Jr. leads the receivers with 295 yards and 3 touchdowns on 9 catches.
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 recent game against Florida, Tennessee’s defense allowed 17 points, giving up 361 total yards, including 138 rushing yards on 40 attempts and 223 passing yards. They also forced one interception in the game.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Alabama Crimson Tide are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Tennessee Volunteers are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Alabama Crimson Tide are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Tennessee Volunteers have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Alabama Crimson Tide’s last 3 road games, the over/under record is 3-0.
- The Tennessee Volunteers’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Tennessee +2.5
The Crimson Tide come in as a slight favorite, sitting at -2.5, but don’t sleep on the Vols, especially at home, with their +2.5 spread and tempting +115 on the moneyline. Alabama’s been a beast on both sides of the ball, but Tennessee is riding high with momentum and a passionate fan base that could tip the scales.
Our projections have Tennessee winning this matchup 34-28 over Alabama, making them a strong bet as +2.5 point underdogs. We also like the over, with the total points line set at 56, as our model suggests a combined score of 62 points.
Buckle up for some hard-hitting SEC action and keep your eyes on the lines—there’s value to be found no matter which side you’re on. Week 8 is where champions are made, and you don’t want to miss a second of it!
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