Tennessee vs. Alabama Odds
| Tennessee Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -105 | 158.5 -115o / -105u | -185 |
| Alabama Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -115 | 158.5 -115o / -105u | +150 |
The Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers will clash from Knoxville on Saturday afternoon for an SEC showdown.
This matchup dates back to Feb. 6, 1914. The Tide lead the all-time series, 81-73. However, Tennessee has had Alabama’s number lately, winning three consecutive games.
Alabama comes into this contest with a record of 23-5 and a ranking of sixth in the nation. With a win today, Nate Oats' team will move back into the top five.
College Basketball Parlay for Tennessee vs. Alabama
Oats has done an outstanding job since taking over the program, turning it into more than just a football school.
Alabama has reached the Big Dance in four consecutive seasons. Before that, the Tide had reached March Madness just twice from 2007-20.
Alabama's record of 12-3 in the SEC is second-best behind the 14-1 Auburn Tigers.
With a win today, Alabama will keep its slim hopes of winning the regular-season SEC title alive.
The Crimson Tide have won back-to-back games over Kentucky and Mississippi State.
Senior Mark Sears leads the team with 19.0 points and 5.0 assists per game, while Aden Holloway has averaged 12.0 points and 1.9 assists per game. Grant Nelson has added 12.0 points and a team-best 7.9 rebounds.
Alabama has averaged 91.5 points per game, the most in college basketball.
Tennessee enters the contest with a record of 23-5, ranked fifth in the nation. The Vols have played one of the most demanding schedules in college basketball this season. Tennessee has reached the Big Dance six times since 2018.
Head coach Rick Barnes knows his team has enough talent to compete for a National Championship this year.
Barnes and company reached the elite eight last season but lost to Zach Edy and the Purdue Boilermakers.
The Volunteers are 10-5 in the SEC this season, the fourth-best record in the conference. Tennessee has been nearly unbeatable at home this year with a record of 14-1.
The Vols have won three consecutive games, as their last loss came against Kentucky on Feb. 11.
Former North Florida transfer Chaz Lanier leads the team with 17.8 points per game, while senior Zakai Zeigler has averaged 13.6 points and a team-best 7.3 assists. Jordan Gainey has added 10.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
With the matchup set, let's dive into my college basketball parlay and NCAAB picks for Auburn vs. Ole Miss on Saturday, March 1.
Tennessee vs. Alabama Parlay, Picks
- Alabama +3.5 (-105)
- Chaz Lanier Over 18.5 Points (-110)
- Grant Nelson Over 9.5 Points (-110)
Parlay Odds: +503 via FanDuel
Remember that same-game parlays are long shots for a reason, so please bet responsibly.
Spread: Alabama +3.5
We'll ride with the road team to keep this contest close. Bama will establish its pace and speed up this Tennessee team.
I anticipate a high-scoring scoring game that favors the underdog.
Tennessee Player Prop: Chaz Lanier Over 18.5 Points
The pace of this game will bode well for this prop. We'll see both teams get up and down and score at will today.
Lanier is the top-scoring option for Barnes and the Vols. The senior has been on a roll, averaging 21.6 points per game over his last three.
Alabama Player Prop: Grant Nelson Over 9.5 Points
We're getting a strong buy-low spot on this prop today.
Nelson has struggled and hasn't exceeded this total in four of his last five games. However, the big man’s ability to stretch the floor will cause issues for the Vols defense today.
