The No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers (15-1, 4-0 SEC) put their 11-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Alabama Crimson Tide (11-5, 2-2 SEC) at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction
The last time the Crimson Tide played, they beat the Missouri Tigers, 70-60. The Crimson Tide knocked down 12 of their 15 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 32.7). Donta Hall played a key role for Alabama with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The Volunteers easily got past the Arkansas Razorbacks in their last contest, 106-87. The Volunteers made 35 of their 39 free throws (89.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.623 (above their season average of 0.571). With 18 points and seven rebounds, Tennessee’s Grant Williams put together a solid outing.
After the Crimson Tide won the only contest against the Volunteers last season, 78-50, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Alabama had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.616 vs. 0.310). Tennessee, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (14-20; 70.0 percent).
Tennessee should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Tennessee ranks 43rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Alabama forces the 73rd-fewest turnovers (17.5 percent).
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Over
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes:
Alabama ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Tennessee ranks 193rd (24.4).
The Volunteers rank second in assists per game (20.4) while the Crimson Tide rank 157th (12.8).
Tennessee ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while Alabama ranks 116th (3.8).
The Crimson Tide rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Volunteers rank 110th (6.7).
Alabama averages 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 42nd in the country. Tennessee ranks 86th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Crimson Tide’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 4.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Volunteers have scored an average of 92.6 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
*****
