Betting Odds and Trends
Alabama -21.5 O/U 65.5
- As a road favorite Alabama is 12-9 against the spread since 2015
- As a home underdog Tennessee is 4-8 against the spread since 2015
- In 2020, Alabama is 0-2 against the spread on the road
- In 2020, Tennessee is 1-1 against the spread at home
- All of Alabama’s games have over this season (totals were 57, 74, 51.5, and 55.5)
- Over has been hit in 7 of Alabama’s last 9 games
Third Saturday in October rivalry
- Alabama leads overall series 56-38-7 and have won 13 straight over the Volunteers
- Bama has won the last 4 games by a combined score of 187-51
- Tennessee has not beaten Alabama by more than one possession since October 20, 2001
- Tennessee is the only school to ever record 7 straight victories over Alabama (from 1995-2001)
Alabama’s offense has been in a category of their own in 2020
- 2nd in NCAA in PPG (48.5)
- Most yards per play in the NCAA (8.1)
- Best 3rd down conversion rate in NCAA (61.9%)
- Mac Jones has best passer efficiency rating in NCAA (220.1)
- Najee Harris leads NCAA in rushing TD’s (11)
- Jaylen Waddle and Devonta Smith rank in the top 10 for both receiving yards and yards per reception
Can Tennessee stabilize the QB position?
- Jarrett Guarantano’s 2020 season: Completes 63.1 percent of his passes, 752 yards, 4 TD’s 3 INT’s
- Jarrett Guarantano’s numbers vs Alabama (3 games): 21/42, 162 yards, 0 TD’s, 1 INT
- Will Harrison Bailey get his shot?
- Bailey is a former 4 star recruit who had the 4th most passing yards in Georgia high school history ranking behind Trevor Lawrence, Deshaun Watson, and Jake Fromm
Additional news and notes
Alabama
- Alabama has had 40+ points and 500+ yards of total offense in past 3 games
- They have had 1 turnover in every game thus far
- 6 players on defense have at least 2+ passes defended
Tennessee
- Eric Gray leads the Volunteers offensive attack with 73 touches for 416 yards and 3 total TD’s
- Deandre Johnson has 3.5 sacks in 2020 which ranks him 2nd in the SEC
- The Volunteers have forced a fumble in 3 of 4 games this season
- Their defense has allowed 100 rushing yards in 3 of 4 games and at least 1 rushing TD in every game
Will Tennessee give Alabama a tough game? Let me know on Twitter: @James_Costanz
