Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

The Alabama Crimson Tide hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Tennessee Volunteers pay a visit to Coleman Coliseum on the college basketball betting odds menu.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Alabama Crimson Tide betting line opened as 1.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Tennessee Volunteers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tennessee Volunteers will look to cover the spread vs the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, as the Volunteers are 14-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Crimson Tide are 13-10 ATS. Tennessee is 9-12 against the total, while Alabama is 6-17 versus the total betting line.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 133-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 34-rated Tennessee Volunteers in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Alabama's No. 164-ranked scoring average of 73.08 PPG, against a Tennessee Volunteers defense rated No. 43 and allowing 66.7 PPG. The Alabama Crimson Tide FG% has averaged 46.17% to date this season, more than the Tennessee Volunteers shooters have managed so far (45.21% per game).