Tennessee opened as nine-point underdogs in its week eight matchup against Alabama according to Action Sports. Lines vary between Alabama being 8.5 and 10-point favorites with nine points being the most popular number.
The over/under is set at 52.5.
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Tennessee is 3-2 against the spread this season. The Vols are 2-1 against the spread in SEC games, failing to cover as favorites against Florida but doing so at home against South Carolina and Texas A&M. The over has hit in two Tennessee game this season, the under has hit thrice and it pushed once.
Alabama is 4-3 against the spread this season and 3-1 against the spread in SEC games. The Crimson Tide covered against Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Texas A&M but failed to cover against Arkansas. The over has hit in four Alabama games this season, the under has hit twice and it pushed once.
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The Vols are looking for their second consecutive win in the series after knocking off Alabama 52-49 last season in Knoxville, ending a 15-game losing streak in the series. Tennessee hasn’t won in Tuscaloosa since its legendary five overtime victory in 2003.
Josh Heupel’s third Tennessee team enters the matchup 5-1 (2-1 SEC) and winners of three straight games. The Vols earned home SEC wins their last two times out including a 20-13 defensive victory over Texas A&M yesterday.
Alabama enters the matchup 6-1 (4-0 SEC) and coming off four straight SEC games. The Tennessee game is Alabama’s last matchup before its lone open date of the season. The Crimson Tide have looked susceptible this season including in their home loss against Texas in September.
Kickoff at Bryant-Denny Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. CBS is broadcasting the rivalry matchup.
