Many early bettors feel that the Vols don't have an offense that can stress the Bama defense the way some spread Offenses do. The game is at Tennessee, so the Bama offense may not open up as much or as early as they might in other settings, like at home or a neutral site. The Tide scored a bunch of points last week, which can lead one to think they probably will not score as much this week. Unless there are some pick 6's, it is easy to see a 31-14 game, which is way under the opening number, and still well below the total as it stands.
Many early bettors feel that the Vols don't have an offense that can stress the Bama defense the way some spread Offenses do. The game is at Tennessee, so the Bama offense may not open up as much or as early as they might in other settings, like at home or a neutral site. The Tide scored a bunch of points last week, which can lead one to think they probably will not score as much this week. Unless there are some pick 6's, it is easy to see a 31-14 game, which is way under the opening number, and still well below the total as it stands.
Yeah, haven't touched the game yet but was waiting to see the posted total. Now seeing it trend down, need to give it more thought. Still don't see either team scoring less than 21 with both teams hitting a few big plays plus UT's defense shouldn't be trusted at all.
Bama's defense of course is much better, but actually lacks the depth in the front 7 they had last year. And mobile QB's have always given them some trouble. UT will play tempo regardless of score, which will ensure a lot of possessions for both sides.
Yeah, haven't touched the game yet but was waiting to see the posted total. Now seeing it trend down, need to give it more thought. Still don't see either team scoring less than 21 with both teams hitting a few big plays plus UT's defense shouldn't be trusted at all.
Bama's defense of course is much better, but actually lacks the depth in the front 7 they had last year. And mobile QB's have always given them some trouble. UT will play tempo regardless of score, which will ensure a lot of possessions for both sides.
TN Defense is definitely down primarily due to injuries. Lost 3 of top 4 players (CB, MLB, OLB). Kirkland the MLB has practiced the last couple of days so he may return this weekend. It was an ankle sprain so not sure how effective he will be if he plays. TN also lost a starting DT this week. Danny O'Brien was dismissed from the team for the breaking the "team rules". TN does have some depth at DT though. Secondary on the other hand has not been very good once Cam Sutton was lost. The get beat deep all too often and when they do not it is because they have mugged the WR.
The offense also has a tendency to help the opposing defense because of TOs. (but then again tend to cost themselves some points with those same TOs...2 fumbles last week inside the ten)
They way this game goes over: Bama jumps out to a 21+ pt lead, which is typical of TN this year...DD Deficits in every game but one. (was down by 10 to Appy St, 14 to VPI, 21 to UF, 17 to UGA, and 21 to TAMU...TN never trailed against Ohio in a less than impressive win) .
After TN falls behind they open up the playbook. Then comes the scoring. BTW Motowner, TN is not typically an up tempo team. A couple of years ago the plan was to play fast, but now they seem to speed up only on occasion to set up a fast break, but this year those fast break plays are largely unsuccessful. However, once they fall behind they are forced to play faster.
With all that said I did not play the over the last two weeks which I strongly contemplated but regretfully could not pull the trigger.
This week I still may not pull the trigger as 57 seems like a lot, but how does bama not score 35+ on this depleted defense? TN has a Bad secondary, and lack of depth at LB. The front 4 though is as solid as they come. even after the loss of O'Brien.
And though the bama defense is good, TN has a lot of talent on the offensive side of the ball...and their big weakness all year has been the O-Line, there has been significant improvement since the return of Chance Hall in Week 4. They created some nice holes up the middle last week against TAMU...now of course TAMU is no Bama, but back to week 1 against Appy St, the offensive line could not keep Appy out of the back field.
If it keeps dropping I may have to take a shot at the over.
TN Defense is definitely down primarily due to injuries. Lost 3 of top 4 players (CB, MLB, OLB). Kirkland the MLB has practiced the last couple of days so he may return this weekend. It was an ankle sprain so not sure how effective he will be if he plays. TN also lost a starting DT this week. Danny O'Brien was dismissed from the team for the breaking the "team rules". TN does have some depth at DT though. Secondary on the other hand has not been very good once Cam Sutton was lost. The get beat deep all too often and when they do not it is because they have mugged the WR.
The offense also has a tendency to help the opposing defense because of TOs. (but then again tend to cost themselves some points with those same TOs...2 fumbles last week inside the ten)
They way this game goes over: Bama jumps out to a 21+ pt lead, which is typical of TN this year...DD Deficits in every game but one. (was down by 10 to Appy St, 14 to VPI, 21 to UF, 17 to UGA, and 21 to TAMU...TN never trailed against Ohio in a less than impressive win) .
After TN falls behind they open up the playbook. Then comes the scoring. BTW Motowner, TN is not typically an up tempo team. A couple of years ago the plan was to play fast, but now they seem to speed up only on occasion to set up a fast break, but this year those fast break plays are largely unsuccessful. However, once they fall behind they are forced to play faster.
With all that said I did not play the over the last two weeks which I strongly contemplated but regretfully could not pull the trigger.
This week I still may not pull the trigger as 57 seems like a lot, but how does bama not score 35+ on this depleted defense? TN has a Bad secondary, and lack of depth at LB. The front 4 though is as solid as they come. even after the loss of O'Brien.
And though the bama defense is good, TN has a lot of talent on the offensive side of the ball...and their big weakness all year has been the O-Line, there has been significant improvement since the return of Chance Hall in Week 4. They created some nice holes up the middle last week against TAMU...now of course TAMU is no Bama, but back to week 1 against Appy St, the offensive line could not keep Appy out of the back field.
If it keeps dropping I may have to take a shot at the over.
Props to Bama for all the huge scoring plays by defense and special teams. The over was in a bit of danger otherwise. Total had been slammed down to as low as 54.
Props to Bama for all the huge scoring plays by defense and special teams. The over was in a bit of danger otherwise. Total had been slammed down to as low as 54.
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