Alabama vs. Tennessee picks, predictions, odds: Who wins SEC college football game?

The Alabama Crimson Tide play the Tennessee Volunteers in a key Week 7 SEC college football game on Saturday.

Which team will win the game?

Check out these picks, predictions and odds for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on CBS.

Alabama is a 7.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

Alabama is -280 on the moneyline and Tennessee is +220.

The over/under for the game is set at 65.5 points.

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Sports Illustrated: Alabama 34, Tennessee 31

James Parkes writes: "UT can build a one- or two-score lead early and have everybody saying this is finally the year, but Alabama is better equipped to handle that kind of deficit, with the power to move the chains on the ground and the receivers to get after the Vols' back seven."

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College Football News: Alabama 38, Tennessee 30

Pete Fiutak writes: "Two quick scoring drives from the Tide running game will set the tone in the second half, the defense will feed off the momentum with a few key stops, and it’ll all slip away for the Vols. It’ll be fun in the final moments with Hooker getting one last chance to do something amazing, and then the cigars will be lit."

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Sporting News: Alabama 39, Tennessee 33

Bill Bender writes: "The atmosphere should be off the charts at Neyland Stadium, and both teams are quick-starters. Tennessee has outscored opponents 54-10 in the first quarter. Alabama has been even better at 83-6. It’s that first swing in what should be a shootout, and whoever wins that first quarter will dictate tempo into the second half. In their last three visits, Alabama built halftime leads of 21-7 in 2016, 42-14 in 2018 and 28-10 in 2020. Can the Volunteers finally make it a four-quarter game?"

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Betsperts: Take Tennessee with the points vs. Alabama

Matt Rooney writes: "Our prediction to win this matchup is Alabama, and we project that Tennessee will cover the spread (Alabama -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 65 points."

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Sports Chat Place: Go with Tennessee with the points against Alabama

Randy Chambers writes: "The Alabama Crimson Tide are the better team overall, and they’re going to get some more love because of their name and reputation. With that said, the Tennessee Volunteers are legit, especially on the offensive side where they have playmakers and are first in total offense, seventh in passing offense and second in scoring offense. The Volunteers have the firepower to give Alabama a run for its money. This should be a dogfight between two of the best teams in the SEC. Give me the free touchdown with the Vols."

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Picks and Parlays: Alabama 41, Tennessee 34

It writes: "Alabama has defeated Tennessee 15 straight times and has averaged 48 points in the last six meetings. The Volunteers have definitely closed the gap and the Crimson Tide have not been terribly impressive on the road. Take the over."

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