Alabama-Tennessee Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Neyland Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 6-point favorites versus the Volunteers, while the game's total is sitting at 39. John Parker Wilson threw for a season-high 219 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help lead Alabama to a 24-20 win over Mississippi 24-20 in Week 8. The Tide failed to cover the 11.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 48. Tyson Lee ran back two interceptions for touchdowns as Tennessee easily defeated Mississippi State 34-3 in Week 8. Tennessee covered the 8-point spread, and the 37 points fell UNDER the posted total of 38. Lennon Creer carried the ball 17 times for 68 yards and a touchdown. Current streak: Alabama has won 7 straight games. Team records: Alabama: 7-0 SU, 4-3 ATS Tennessee: 3-4 SU, 2-4-1 ATS Alabama most recently: When playing in October are 9-1 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 6-4 Tennessee most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Alabama is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road Alabama is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee Alabama is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road Tennessee is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Alabama Tennessee is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Alabama The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games when playing Alabama Next up: Alabama home to Arkansas State, Saturday, November 1 Tennessee at South Carolina, Saturday, November 1