Tennessee vs Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Tennessee vs Alabama

The Tennessee Volunteers face the Alabama Crimson Tide, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Saturday, January 24.

Play the Unders at -110 when Tennessee and Alabama take to the court. The 166.5 points line looks plenty big enough and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

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Tennessee Volunteers were beaten 80-78 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Kentucky Wildcats.

Alabama Crimson Tide won last time out by a 83-81 scoreline. It was on the road against Oklahoma Sooners.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tennessee beat Alabama in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 79-76 scoreline. Tennessee have racked up four straight wins over Alabama. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Alabama	13-5	1676	1486	190	9-4	4-1	2W
Tennessee	12-6	1483	1238	245	11-3	1-3	1L

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Tennessee vs Alabama Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Tennessee vs Alabama betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

The -110 for Under 166.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value in this college contest. Our prediction is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Tennessee vs Alabama stats:

• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 17 Tennessee games on the road.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 19 of the last 20 Tennessee games.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Under 166.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

The top sportsbooks will allow you to shoot for bigger odds on your Under wager. By moving the line and going for a lower Total, there’s the chance to get more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 166.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aiden Sherrell Under 9.5 Points -114

Aiden Sherrell (Alabama) can be backed to total Under 9.5 points at -114. We’re expecting him to fall short of the Player Points line which makes an Unders bet really appealing.

Latest Aiden Sherrell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-115

Under 11.5

-112

Rebounds

Over 6.5

-114

Under 6.5

-114

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Labaron Philon Jr. Under 22.5 Points -125

Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama) can be backed to record Under 22.5 points at -125. It’s anticipated that his Player Points are going to fall below the total, with this bet offering plenty of appeal.

Latest Labaron Philon Jr. Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-114

Assists

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee 77 - 86 Alabama

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Crimson Tide to achieve a 86-77 victory and hopefully this goes close.

Tennessee vs Alabama Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Alabama as -192 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 66% likely to win. For those wanting to back Tennessee, you will find +158 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 166.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s the chance to back Under 166.5 at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Tennessee

+158

Alabama

-192

Point Spread

Tennessee +4.5

-110

Alabama -4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 166.5

-110

Over 166.5

-110

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Labaron Philon Jr. is available at -114 to rack up Over 22.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama)

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-114

Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee)

Over 19.5

-108

Under 19.5

-120

Aden Holloway (Alabama)

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-123

Nate Ament (Tennessee)

Over 15.5

-137

Under 15.5

+106

Aiden Sherrell (Alabama)

Over 11.5

-115

Under 11.5

-112

Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-130

Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

Aiden Sherrell (Alabama)

Over 6.5

-114

Under 6.5

-114

Nate Ament (Tennessee)

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-118

Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-114

Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-120

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tennessee Stats

Alabama Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 166.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 166.5 on the Road: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.30 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 174.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 175.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 166.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 166.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.70 pts and allowed 82.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 95.70 pts and allowed 80.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	17-3	1802	1480	322	10-1	7-2	1W
Texas A&M	16-4	1835	1533	302	12-1	4-3	3W
Georgia	16-4	1869	1530	339	12-2	4-2	1L
Florida	14-5	1636	1369	267	12-1	2-4	5W
Arkansas	14-5	1707	1462	245	12-2	2-3	1W
Alabama	13-5	1676	1486	190	9-4	4-1	2W
Kentucky	14-6	1650	1406	244	12-4	2-2	5W
Missouri	14-6	1621	1460	161	12-1	2-5	1W
LSU	13-6	1583	1384	199	10-3	3-3	1L
Tennessee	12-6	1483	1238	245	11-3	1-3	1L
Auburn	12-7	1623	1482	141	10-3	2-4	2W
Texas	12-8	1721	1491	230	10-4	2-4	1W
Ole Miss	11-9	1497	1425	72	9-3	2-6	2L
South Carolina	11-9	1567	1460	107	10-3	1-6	1L
Oklahoma	11-9	1674	1518	156	9-2	2-7	6L
Mississippi State	10-10	1553	1570	-17	8-6	2-4	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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