Alabama vs Tennessee Picks & Odds (Feb. 15)
By Chris Amberley in College Basketball
Published:
- #1 Alabama is a 3-point underdog in the Alabama vs Tennessee odds on Wednesday
- The 10th ranked Volunteers have dropped three of their past four outings
- Check out the latest Alabama vs Tennessee odds, analysis and predictions below
It’s a loaded Wednesday college hoops slate with the Alabama vs Tennessee matchup being the crown jewel. The #1 ranked Crimson Tide (22-3, 12-0 SEC) puts its undefeated conference record on the line, against the #10 ranked Volunteers (19-6, 8-4 SEC) who are in the midst of a rough patch.
Online sportsbooks are expecting a tightly contested affair in the college basketball odds, and one with a little less offense than we’re using to seeing from the nation’s number one team.
Alabama vs Tennessee Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | +3 (-110) | +135 | O 144.5 (-110) |
| Tennessee Volunteers | -3 (-110) | -155 | U 144.5 (-110) |
Odds as of February 14th at DraftKings Sportsbook. Get the DraftKings Sportsbook bonus code to bet on the Alabama vs Tennessee game.
Alabama is currently getting 3-points, in a contest that features a total of 144.5. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 pm ET at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN, with ESPN2 providing the broadcast coverage.
Alabama vs Tennessee Betting Trends
These two programs enter play going in complete opposite directions. The Crimson Tide have won four straight, and have a plus-103 point differential during that stretch. They’re undefeated so far in conference play, and lead the SEC in the majority of significant offensive categories.
For the first time since the 2002-03 season, Alabama is No. 1 in the AP men's basketball poll‼️
1. Alabama
2. Houston
3. Purdue
4. UCLA
5. Kansas
6. Texas
7. Virginia
8. Arizona
9. Baylor
10. Tennessee— ESPN (@espn) February 13, 2023
The Volunteers on the other hand, have dropped three of four. Each of those losses have come against conference foes, none of whom were ranked. Granted, two of the three defeats were by a single point, including one at the buzzer, but those losses came against the 48th and 90th ranked teams per KenPom’s overall efficiency metrics.
Alabama is best known for its offensive prowess, but Tennessee earns most of its accolades on defense. They lead the SEC in points against, while ranking second in opponent field goal percentage, and third in opponent three-point efficiency.
The Volunteers have held three of its past four opponents below 68 points, but trying to contain this ‘Bama team will be a struggle. Alabama enters play averaging 83.4 points per game, and lead the nation in total rebounding. They’re the only program without a loss in league play, and feature Brandon Miller, a projected top-three pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Is Brandon Miller the best player in the country?
The Alabama Forward is averaging 19/8/2 on 48/42/81 🔥
42% from 3 on 7 Attempts 👀.Alabama is currently 22-3, 12-0 in the SEC. pic.twitter.com/Q9FERk5vsg
— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) February 12, 2023
Miller is one of two Crimson Tide player who averages north of 14 points per contest, and he also pulls down over 8 boards per game. The 6-9 freshman has five double-doubles on his resume so far, and three 30+ point performances.
Tennessee is more of a balanced attack, and are led by a handful of upperclassmen. Three players average in double-figures, led by senior Santiago Vescovi.
Alabama vs Tennessee Predictions
Most programs with that much experience are strong defensive teams, and the Volunteers are clearly no exception. However, don’t sleep on Alabama’s defensive prowess. The Crimson Tide may rank slightly below average in scoring defense, but that’s because a lot of their games have been blowouts, allowing for more playing time for reserves.
Alabama ranks second in the entire country in opponent effective field goal percentage, behind only Tennessee. No wonder oddsmakers aren’t bullish on this game’s prospects of shooting out.
Alabama vs Tennessee Head-to-Head
| 1 | Rank | 10 |
| 22-3 | Record | 19-6 |
| 83.4 | Points per Game | 72.5 |
| 68.7 | Points Against per Game | 56.3 |
| 53.2% | Effective FG% | 49.8% |
| 41.1% | Opponent Effective FG% | 40.7% |
The Crimson Tide are 10-2 ATS in conference play, including 6-3 as visitors. They’re the leaders in the NCAA Tournament champion odds, and boast an 8-1 straight up record on the road. That includes a win in Houston, when the Cougars were ranked number one.
Tennessee meanwhile, has failed to cover in four straight. Five of their six losses have come inside their own building, and they’re just 5-7 against the spread versus conference foes this season.
Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide +3 (-110)
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As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.
