The Volunteers notched a much-needed 20-10 victory last week against SEC rival Mississippi State after getting thumped in their last two by convention foes and hammering a 77 points. But the Tennessee defense tightened up, holding the Bulldogs to garnering a seven sacks and only 10 points while picking off three passes. Additionally, freshman quarterback, Brian Maurer, who had reverted Spartan Jarrett Guarantano, left the game in the second quarter with a concussion.
Alabama is the top team in the country and given more evidence last week why they deserve this distinction when they traveled into the hostile environs of College Station, to take on No. 24 Texas A&M, also emerged with a 47-28 victory when covering the number as 17-point street chalk. Tua Tagovailoa threw his first pick of the season but also launched for 293 yards and four TD strikes, even while busting A.J. McCarrons school record for most career passing touchdowns, and now leads the nation with 27 on the year.
The college football odds at each of the greatest online sportsbooks are providing the Tide as 34 1/2 into 35-point favorites. It seems there is no line too steep to stop the general public from laying it in on Nick Sabans wrecking crew but, on the other hand, Bama has covered in half of their games despite being labeled as everywhere from 17 to 54 1/2 point favorites over the span of their six games so far.
Alabama hasnt lost to Tennessee and has since covered the number of their final nine contests, including the previous few meetings. I cant see anything since the Vols dont have much of an offense changing in this matchup despite committing 28 in their performance, and Bamas defense could be one of the very best.
Unlike previous seasons, when a match could be won by the defense of Alabama this years version is not quite as stingy but the offense more than compensates for any recoil in this regard. As great as Tennessees defense was last week at shut Mississippi Statethey wont have a prayer from Tua and company. The Crimson Tide boasts a juggernaut that is averaging also a defense holding opponents to 17 PPG and 51 points per game.
Regardless of sustaining a concussion Tennessee freshman QB Brian Maurer will be very likely to suit up weekly and begin against the Tide. No matter who barks signals from under center for the Vols, it doesnt make all that much difference although I am not sure he is an update from Jarrett Guarantano. The offense will shred along with the Tides defense will have its way Tennessee and on the ground. back Alabama in your school football selections on Saturday night this one resembles a laugher.
Final Score: Alabama 55— Tennessee 13
Free NCAAF Pick: Alabama to pay +-34 1/2 (-110) in 5Dimes
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