Expert prediction
No. 17 Alabama vs No. 22 Tennessee Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 28)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The Crimson Tide are rolling with seven consecutive wins.
- The Volunteers have won four of their last six games of SEC Play.
- This marks the 158th all-time matchup between the two SEC squads.
A ranked battle will come to the SEC when the No. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide visit the No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers. The hosts come out as the slight favorite, paving the way for a great game to go down in the conference.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 6 pm ET
- Where: McHale Center, Tucson, Tennessee
- How to Watch: ESPN
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | -115 | +4.5 | O163.5 |
| Tennessee | -105 | -4.5 | U163.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 17 Crimson Tide (21-7, 11-4 SEC) have gained serious momentum as they near the end of conference play. Starting 7-4 in its first SEC matchups, Alabama came alive with seven straight wins, the most recent being against LSU and Mississippi State. Labaron Philon Jr. commands the Crimson Tide with averages of 21.3 ppg, 4.8 apg and 1.2 spg. Meanwhile, Aden Holloway follow suit with 16.9 points and 4.1 assists as the best 3-point shooter with 65 triples made on a 43% clip.
The No. 22 Volunteers (20-8, 10-5 SEC) won’t be in the race for the regular-season title but have won four of their last six games. They were rolling with four consecutive wins before falling to Missouri on the road. Nate Ament has been impressive with his form, averaging 21.6 ppg over the last 13 contests. On another note, Ja’kobi Gillespie leads the unit with 18.1 points, 5.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds as the best perimeter shooter with 81 3-pointers made on a 35.1% clip.
Alabama vs Tennessee Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 157 meetings in their history, and the result is 82-75 for the Crimson Tide. The last matchup was in January this year when Tennessee won 79-73 on the road
Alabama vs Tennessee Predictions
Alabama and Tennessee boast talent as four of the best teams in the SEC. The difference is that the Crimson Tide has a chance to obtain a share of the regular-season title if Florida slips in its remaining games. If they can get a big game out of Labaron Philon Jr., they can coast to a solid upset win on the road. Our betting pick here is the Crimson Tide to cover a 4.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: Alabama Crimson Tide +4.5
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