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Tennessee vs. Alabama prediction: Why Alabama is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Tennessee vs Alabama predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Alabama will face Tennessee in men's college basketball action at Coleman Coliseum on Saturday, starting at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Alabama as the most likely winner of the Tennessee vs. Alabama game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Tennessee vs. Alabama prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Tennessee and Alabama 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Alabama a 67% chance of defeating Tennessee. Our predicted final score has Alabama winning 85-80.
According to our model, Alabama (-4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 167.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Tennessee vs. Alabama odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tennessee | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-118) | -4.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -170 |
| Total | o167.5 (-110) | u167.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tennessee vs. Alabama picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Alabama -4.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Alabama | -170 |
| Total | Under 167.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Alabama -4.5 at the spread.
Tennessee vs. Alabama game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Alabama and Tennessee at Coleman Coliseum is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Tennessee vs. Alabama
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Coleman Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Alabama, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Tennessee on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Tennessee vs. Alabama insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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