Alabama vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 11

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea argues a call in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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  • The Alabama Crimson Tide are a -15.5 point favorite vs. the Vanderbilt Commodores
  • Alabama vs. Vanderbilt Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: SECN

Alabama (7-2) visit FirstBank Stadium to take on Vanderbilt (4-5) on Nov. 14 in Nashville, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 pm.

The Alabama Crimson Tide are betting favorites in Week 11, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-110).

The Alabama vs. Vanderbilt Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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Alabama vs. Vanderbilt Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Alabama-15.5 -11050.5 -108-750
Vanderbilt +15.5 -10850.5 -110+575

Alabama vs Vanderbilt Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Alabama will win this game with 94.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Vanderbilt Commodores, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Alabama vs Vanderbilt Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Vanderbilt will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Alabama have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+1.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games (+1.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.61 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.07 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.60 Units / 8% ROI)

Alabama Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Alabama Crimson Tide is 5-4 against the spread this college football season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • Alabama is 7-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.5 Units / 4.69% ROI
  • Alabama is 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • Alabama is 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI

Vanderbilt Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Vanderbilt Commodores is 4-5 against the spread this college football season (-1.52 Units / -15.25% ROI).

  • Vanderbilt is 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.86 Units / -3.6% ROI
  • Vanderbilt is 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.58 Units / 5.82% ROI
  • Vanderbilt is 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.45 Units / -14.75% ROI

Alabama: Keys to the Game vs. Vanderbilt

Alabama is 7-1 (.875) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– T-7th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .662

Alabama is 8-5 (.615) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2024 season– T-29th-best in FBS; Average: .427

Alabama is 10-2 (.833) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2024 season– T-21st-best in FBS; Average: .649

Alabama was 9-2 (.818) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-22nd-best in FBS; Average: .624

Vanderbilt: Keys to the Game vs. Alabama

Vanderbilt is 12-5 (.706) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2024 season– 36th-best in FBS; Average: .593

Vanderbilt was 5-1 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .645

Vanderbilt is 6-1 (.857) when forcing and recovering at least one fumble since the 2024 season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .685

Vanderbilt was 5-1 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-16th-best in FBS; Average: .602

Matchup Notes for Alabama vs. Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt’s WRs gained 2,154 yards on 148 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Alabama’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception last season — best among SEC defenses.

Vanderbilt’s TEs gained 1,076 yards on 81 receptions (13.3 YPR) last season — 3rd-best among SEC TEs. Alabama’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception last season — best among SEC defenses.

Vanderbilt’s QBs threw for 3,738 passing yards in 13 games (287.5 YPG) last season — 10th-best among FBS teams. Alabama’s defense allowed just 169.9 passing yards per game last season — 5th-best among P5 defenses.

Alabama’s offense threw for 3,953 passing yards in 15 games (263.5 YPG) last season — 29th-best among FBS offenses. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed 249.5 passing yards per game last season — worst among SEC defenses.

Alabama’s offense threw for 3,953 passing yards in 15 games (263.5 YPG) last season — 29th-best among FBS offenses. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed 249.5 passing yards per game last season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.

Alabama’s TEs had 62 receptions in 15 games (4.1 per game) last season — 5th-best among SEC TEs. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed 23.5 receptions per game last season — 4th-worst among FBS defenses.

Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends

Alabama WRs averaged 29.0 yards per reception (348 yards/12 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.8

Alabama Skill Players averaged 20.7 yards per reception (497 yards/24 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.1

Alabama have thrown 13 TDs and just one interception in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.7

Alabama TEs had no touchdowns on 1 receptions in the Red Zone last season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 1.8

Alabama Skill Players averaged 21.9 yards per reception (636 yards/29 catches) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 14.0

Vanderbilt Offensive Stats & Trends

Vanderbilt’s WRs gained 2,154 yards on 148 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Alabama’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception last season — best among SEC defenses.

Vanderbilt’s TEs gained 1,076 yards on 81 receptions (13.3 YPR) last season — 3rd-best among SEC TEs. Alabama’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception last season — best among SEC defenses.

Vanderbilt’s QBs threw for 3,738 passing yards in 13 games (287.5 YPG) last season — 10th-best among FBS teams. Alabama’s defense allowed just 169.9 passing yards per game last season — 5th-best among P5 defenses.

Vanderbilt gained 3,673 yards on 269 receptions (13.7 YPR) last season — T-2nd-best among SEC skill players. Alabama’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception last season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

Vanderbilt’s QBs threw for 3,738 passing yards in 13 games (287.5 YPG) last season — 10th-best among FBS teams. Alabama’s defense allowed just 169.9 passing yards per game last season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.

Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends

Alabama has not recorded a sack (29 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.5

Alabama allowed 20 first down receptions last week– most in the SEC

Alabama has not recorded a sack (29 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 9.7

Alabama allowed 380 Passing Yards last week– most in the SEC

Alabama allowed 20 first down receptions last week– most among Power Conference Teams

Vanderbilt Defensive Stats & Trends

Vanderbilt has sacked opposing QBs just once on 77 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 12.9

Vanderbilt has sacked opposing QBs just once on 77 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: 15.4

Vanderbilt allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 52 attempts (19%) on 3rd and long last season– worst in the SEC; Average: 9%

Vanderbilt has not recorded a sack (22 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 9.7

Vanderbilt has not recorded a sack (22 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.5


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