Alabama vs. Tennessee prediction, best bets: Crimson Tide to rebound in Week 7

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Leboff, M. (2026, October 17). Alabama vs. Tennessee prediction, best bets: Crimson Tide to rebound in Week 7. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/betting/alabama-vs-tennessee-prediction-best-bets-college-football-picks-odds-week-7/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-17 · by Michael Leboff

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Alabama and Tennessee face off on Saturday in Knoxville with both teams holding identical 5-1 records despite differing perceptions among college football fans and bettors. Alabama, seen as a potential national championship contender, is favored by 8.5 points over Tennessee, which has been criticized for its weaker offensive capabilities compared to the Crimson Tide’s strong showing under first-year quarterback Keelon Russell. The article predicts an Alabama victory based on their recent performance and superior offensive output against top-tier defenses like Georgia's.
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In the latest matchup of the SEC's third Saturday in October rivalry on October 15, No. 6 Alabama faced off against No. 14 Tennessee, both with identical 5-1 records. Alabama came into the game after a loss to Georgia and without its leading receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, while Tennessee was undefeated at home except for a narrow defeat by then-No. 1 Texas. Despite being favored by 8.5 points, Alabama’s offense faced significant pressure from Tennessee’s defense, which leads the FBS in sacks with 25 total. Tennessee's Faizon Brandon and Alabama’s Keelon Russell were expected to showcase their skills as two of the league’s most promising young quarterbacks.

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Michael Leboff
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Topics

Alabama Bulldogs Georgia Tennessee the Crimson Tide

Subjects

Alabama ORG · 8× Tennessee GPE · 7× Georgia ORG · 4× Bulldogs ORG · 2× Russell PERSON · 2× Tide ORG · 2× the Crimson Tide ORG · 2× College Football Playoff ORG · 1× Knoxville GPE · 1× SEC ORG · 1×

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framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-17
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Claims (14 extracted, 1 hedged)

It’s the third Saturday in October, which means only one thing in the South: Alabama vs. Tennessee. asserted
which → ’ → Tennessee
The two SEC powers and College Football Playoff hopefuls bring identical 5-1 records into this clash in Knoxville, but the perception around the two camps is quite different. asserted
perception → bring → camps
While most college football punters are waiting for the bottom to fall out on Tennessee, Alabama is considered one of the favorites to win the national championship. asserted
Alabama → wait → championship
Thus, it’s no shock to see the Crimson Tide laying 8.5 points at Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon. asserted
Tide → ’ → afternoon
Alabama vs. Tennessee odds, prediction Keelon Russell and the Crimson Tide were handed their first loss of the season by Georgia in Week 6, but it was hardly a poor showing by Alabama. asserted
it → hand → Alabama
The stats suggest that the Bulldogs were deserving winners, but hanging with the No. 1 team in the country is an impressive feat, and Alabama seems to be improving with each passing Saturday. asserted
Alabama → suggest → passing
The first-year starter was held in check by Georgia, but he’s otherwise been stupendous, completing 67.9 percent of his passes for 1,599 yards and 12 touchdowns. asserted
he → hold → yards
The Tennessee defense has posted some strong numbers overall this season, but they’ve got no margin for error thanks to an offense with a limited ceiling, no matter who is staring under center. asserted
who → post → center
The Alabama defense was found wanting at times against Georgia last week, but Tennessee isn’t likely to move the ball as efficiently as the Bulldogs, who boast the nation’s fourth-best offense, according to SP+. uncertain
who → find → SP+
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Tennessee → get → number
That seems like a big ask against an offense that just clipped at 5.8 yards per play against Georgia. asserted
that → seem → Georgia
Alabama has the horses to run away with this one, and I am skeptical Tennessee can keep pace. asserted
Tennessee → have → pace
The Play: Alabama -8.5 (-110, DraftKings) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. asserted
Leboff → trust → industry
He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. asserted
punters → love → sports
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