Tennessee vs. Alabama prediction, odds, line: 2024 college football Week 8 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday

Week 8 is arguably the most loaded week on the college football schedule and a top-11 showdown in the SEC will be one of the marquee matchups. No. 11 Tennessee is 5-1 after a 23-17 overtime win against Florida and now the Volunteers will host the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) on Saturday. Alabama holds a 59-39-2 edge in the "Third Saturday in October" rivalry but Tennessee did end a 15-year losing streak the last time these two programs met in Knoxville.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium, where Tennessee has won all three of its games this season. The Crimson Tide are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Alabama vs. Tennessee odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 56. Before making any Tennessee vs. Alabama picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a betting profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks, and it is 12-5 on top-rated picks over the past three weeks of this season. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.

Now, the model has dialed in on Tennessee vs. Alabama and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football betting odds for Alabama vs. Tennessee:

• Tennessee vs. Alabama spread: Alabama -2.5
• Tennessee vs. Alabama over/under: 56 points 
• Tennessee vs. Alabama money line: Alabama -134, Tennessee +112
• UT: Tennessee has covered the spread in five of its last seven games
• BAMA: Alabama has covered in nine of its last 11 games in Neyland Stadium
• Tennessee vs. Alabama picks: See picks here
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Why Tennessee can cover

Tennessee overcame a 10-point deficit at home against Florida last week thanks, in large part, to the effort of running back Dylan Sampson. The junior rushed for 112 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. He's now rushed for 699 yards and 15 touchdowns on the season and has scored at least once in every game. 

Meanwhile, the Tennessee defense continues to perform like one of the best in the country. Tennessee ranks fourth in the nation in scoring defense (10.7 ppg) and is only allowing 4.0 yards per play on the season. The Volunteers are 4-2 against the spread in 2024. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why Alabama can cover

Alabama survived an upset bid of its own against South Carolina last week. Jalen Milroe accounted for three total touchdowns in a 27-25 victory where Alabama stood tall late after giving up a late score and failing to recover an onside kick. 

Milroe averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt in a 34-20 win over Tennessee last season in Tuscaloosa where Alabama covered as 8.5-point favorites. The Crimson Tide have won 16 of 17 against the Volunteers and have covered the spread in six of the last eight games against Tennessee. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make Tennessee vs. Alabama picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Alabama vs. Tennessee, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.