Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers Predictions

Injuries make Alabama’s price hard to back

SportsPicksForum lists Alabama as a 7.5-point road favorite and -340 on the moneyline, with Tennessee at +270 and the total at 50.5. Alabama is the likelier winner, but that price demands more certainty than this matchup offers.

Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon remained questionable after injuring his right shoulder in the September 26 loss to Texas. The Knoxville News Sentinel via AOL reported that a source said George MacIntyre would start against Alabama. A quarterback change adds uncertainty for Tennessee, but it doesn’t make Alabama a bargain at -340.

Alabama center Racin Delgatty was downgraded to doubtful after leaving the Georgia game with a lower-leg injury. AL.com via Yahoo Sports reported that offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb identified Mal Waldrep as the replacement if Delgatty can’t play. Delgatty has started all six games, so a new center would face a difficult first assignment at Neyland Stadium.

Alabama also has six players listed out, including receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams and defensive linemen Jeremiah Beaman and Terrance Green, according to Saturday Down South. Those absences don’t erase Alabama’s edge, but they provide another reason to avoid an expensive road favorite. The spread and total also lack enough supporting evidence for a wager, so the betting lean is Pass.