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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(5-1) Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1)
Date: Saturday, October 21st
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
NCAA Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Tennessee +8.5 | Alabama -8.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Tennessee +271 | Alabama -359
College Football Betting Total: O/U 47
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Check out today’s Saturday college football betting info for Week 8 of the NCAA season. It’s the (5-1) #17 Tennessee Volunteers versus #11 Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1) on Saturday, October 21st, at 3:30 ET, playing at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
You can catch the action on CBS.
Here are the live Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: Alabama -8.5, and check out the Week 8 College Football Moneyline Odds: Tennessee +271 | Alabama -359. Additionally, the College Football Betting Total stands at O/U 47.
In terms of history and significance, this game is crucial. Two losses in the SEC would likely dash any hopes of making it to the SEC Championship Game. In their recent games, Alabama squeezed out a 24-21 win against Arkansas, while Tennessee prevailed over Texas A&M with a 20-13 score as a 3-point favorite. Alabama has dominated this series since 1901, leading 59-39-7. When playing at home, Alabama has a 31-18-6 record against the Vols.
Tennessee will look to carry over the momentum from last year’s 52-49 win over Alabama. Tennessee’s defense made things tough for Alabama up front as Alabama only ran for 114 yards.
On offense, Tennessee ended the game with 385 passing yards and 182 rushing yards.
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Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee heads into this week’s matchup vs. Alabama after beating Texas A&M 20-13 in their most recent game.
Against the spread, Tennessee has put together a record of 4-1. This mark has come while being favored in every game.
Over the course of six games, the average over/under line in Tennessee’s matchups has been 56.8 points.
These games have had an average combined score of 50.5 points, leading to an OU record of 2-3.
Tennessee Volunteers Stats
On the ground, the Volunteers are 39th in college football at 235 attempts per game. This has led to an average of 232.2 (10th). So far, they have turned to the passing game 31.2 and have a per game average of 212.5.
Overall, they are 42nd in points (33.5 PPG).
This season, the Volunteers’ defense has allowed 105.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 178th. Opponents average 197.8 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks have put together a passer rating of 75.3 against Tennessee.
They hold the 87th position in NCAA points allowed.
The Volunteers’ offense accumulated 337 yards of offense against Texas A&M, with 237 on the ground and 100 through the air. On third down, they converted 7 out of 15 attempts and scored one passing touchdown.
Alabama Crimson Tide
As Alabama prepares to face Tennessee, they are coming off a 24-21 win over Arkansas.
While being favored in all of their games so far this season, Alabama is 4-3 against the spread. The team comes into the game with an average scoring margin of +14.1.
Over the course of seven games, the average over/under line in Alabama’s matchups has been 51.2 points. These games have had an average combined score of 46.1 points, leading to an OU record of 4-3.
Alabama Crimson Tide Stats
Alabama comes into the game with an offense averaging 30.1, which places them at 35th in the NCAA rankings. Their passing game has them ranked 60th nationally, with an average of 219.4 passing yards.
In the rushing department, they’re 62nd in the nation, with 271 rushing attempts per game for the season.
Through the air, the Crimson Tide’s attempted 21 passes against Arkansas, gaining 238 yards and securing two scores. On the ground, they maintained an average of 4.6 yards per carry, resulting in one rushing touchdown.
Alabama’s defense is ranked 166th in passing yards allowed per game as they prepare for this matchup.
Opponents have attempted an average of 30.4 passing attempts against the Crimson Tide.
They have given up 16 points per game so far, placing them 53rd in college football. In the NCAA’s rush defense category, they are 27th.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Volunteers are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Crimson Tide are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Volunteers are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Crimson Tide have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Volunteers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Crimson Tide’s have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Tennessee vs. Alabama Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteers | +335 | +271 | +10 | +8.5 |
| Crimson Tide | -455 | -359 | -10 | -8.5 |
4* Free Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Tennessee +8.5
The Alabama passing game has faced issues with turnovers. Tennessee are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games, and they’re 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
As the underdogs at away, my pick is Tennessee to cover the spread at +8.5.
My model has this one coming in at 49. I’m putting a small play on the OVER in this one. I’m confident this one goes OVER 47.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Alabama’s last 9 games, plus we’ve seen the OVER in 8 of Alabama’s last 11 games against the Vols.
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