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Tennessee football at Alabama: Top prop bets to make for Week 8 matchup

By Caleb Calhoun

The University of Alabama showed off renovations to Bryant Denny Stadium Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. This is the view from inside the new press box, which was relocated from the opposite side of the stadium. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Bryant Denny Stadium Renovations
The University of Alabama showed off renovations to Bryant Denny Stadium Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. This is the view from inside the new press box, which was relocated from the opposite side of the stadium. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Bryant Denny Stadium Renovations /
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Sep 16, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A general view of Bryant-Denny Stadium during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Colorado State Rams. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A general view of Bryant-Denny Stadium during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Colorado State Rams. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Prop bet to avoid: 1st half spread (Alabama -14.5)

Yes, betting against Alabama to cover the 25-point spread is the best bet overall. However, it’s really hard to tell if they’ll be able to get more than a two-touchdown lead in the first half. Either way, they won’t beat Tennessee football by 25 points, but they could easily dominate in a way to take control of the game by halftime.

The Vols and Tide have both dominated the first quarter at different times throughout the year. What’s more consistent, though, is the Vols dominating that quarter and Alabama then dominating the second quarter. UT is awful in the second quarter.

As a result, the question as to whether or not Alabama gets a lead above two touchdowns in the second quarter is this: How well do they play in the first quarter? It’s a good bet that the Vols will have success in the first. If Alabama matches that success, they’ll pull away in the second.

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However, if Alabama struggles in the first, they’ll need the second quarter just to regain their footing. That would mean they won’t lead Tennessee football by more than 14 points going into halftime. Overall, there’s just no way of knowing which first quarter Alabama team will show up. As a result, stay away from this bet.

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