Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Volunteers (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) will compete against the Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Tennessee opens as 3.0-point dogs. The over/under is set at 56.

The Alabama Crimson Tide head into this game 5-1 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Crimson Tide went up against the South Carolina Gamecocks and walked away with a win by a score of 27-25. Once the final whistle blew, they had 61 plays which gave them 313 yards. The Alabama Crimson Tide ran the football 38 different times and tallied 104 yards, earning them an average of 2.7 yards per tote. Against the run, the Crimson Tide conceded 132 yds on 39 attempts, which is an average of 3.4 yards per run allowed. Alabama conceded 24 completions on 32 tries for 242 yards, and a completion rate of 75.0%.

In terms of scoring, the Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 41.7 points per game. As a team they average 179.2 yards on the ground which has them sitting 51st in the country. The Crimson Tide have earned 2,654 yards in total for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Alabama has amassed 12 touchdowns via the pass and 23 rushing touchdowns. Alabama has a total of 121 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 47 infractions for 433 yds. They have surrendered the football 9 different times.

The Crimson Tide sit in 41st in D-1 in terms of team defense, allowing 20.8 PPG. They are giving up an average of 3.3 yards per run and 129.2 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have conceded 775 rushing yards through 6 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Crimson Tide have given up 1,280 yds which ranks them 66th in the country. They have yielded 213.3 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 58.6%. In total, they are allowing 342.5 yards/game putting them 55th in the country. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Volunteers head into this matchup 5-1 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Volunteers went home victorious with a score of 23-17 against the Florida Gators. The Volunteers finished the game with 312 yds and they ran 69 plays (4.5 yards per play). Tennessee rushed for 3.3 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 143 yards on 43 attempts. Tennessee surrendered 40 attempts on the ground for 138 yds (3.5 yards per carry). The Volunteers pass defense allowed a completion rate of 62.5%, relinquishing 223 yds on 20 for 32 passing.

Regarding how much they score, the Volunteers are sitting 9th in D-1 holding an average of 42.2 points per game. The Tennessee Volunteers maintain an average of 484.5 yards per outing, which ranks them 9th in D-1. The Tennessee offense has totaled 365 penalty yds on 44 infractions, which ranks 33rd in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 4 picks while conceding 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 138 1st downs. For the year so far, the Volunteers have compiled 1,430 yards via the pass together with an average of 238.3 throwing yards per game, which is ranked 61st in Division 1. They are averaging 246.2 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,477 yards for this season.

The Volunteers are giving up 10.7 points per contest, which has them 4th in Division 1. Tennessee has conceded a total of 478 yards rushing (79.7 yards/game) as well as 3 touchdowns on the ground this year. This season, they have allowed 64 total points. They have given up 3 touchdowns through the air in addition to 170.2 yards per game, ranking them 19th in college football. The Volunteers defense has taken part in 371 plays, which is 32nd in Division 1. They have compiled 6 fumbles and 3 picks so far this year.

Who will win tonight's Crimson Tide/Volunteers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Volunteers +3.0

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