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ALABAMA -10½ over Vanderbilt

Bryant–Denny Stadium – Tuscaloosa, AL

3:30 PM ET. This line tells you everything you need to know. The market is trying to convince you that history repeats — that Alabama, fresh off an emotional win over Georgia, will fall flat again versus Vanderbilt like they did last season. That’s not going to happen.

The Crimson Tide just ended Georgia’s 33-game win streak in Athens. That’s the biggest statement win of the year. The natural reaction is to fade them in a “letdown” spot. But the oddsmakers already know that and shaded accordingly. This isn’t the sleepy version of Alabama we saw in 2024. This is the focused version, the one that learned from it.

Vanderbilt’s stock has ballooned thanks to last year’s magic and a 4–0 start, but this number shows us the truth. If the Dores were truly that live, they wouldn’t be catching fewer than two touchdowns in Tuscaloosa. The short line isn’t value — it’s bait.

Alabama isn’t overlooking anyone. They’re correcting last year’s mistake and flexing their muscle. All we need is a two-touchdown win in their house. That’s not much to ask.

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