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Alabama vs. Vanderbilt final odds and prediction

Alabama and Vanderbilt kick off at 3:15pm CT on Saturday afternoon. Here's the final odds and a prediction for the game.

By John Mitchell

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Members of the Alabama Crimson Tide defensive celebrate after a pass interception by defensive back Zabien Brown (2) to seal a victory over the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Members of the Alabama Crimson Tide defensive celebrate after a pass interception by defensive back Zabien Brown (2) to seal a victory over the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images / John David Mercer-Imagn Images
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The Alabama Crimson Tide enters week six a perfect 4-0 fresh off one of the most impressive wins of the season in college football last week. They are in Nashville preparing for their first SEC road game of the season and of the Kalen DeBoer era.

Alabama will be without starting WR Kendrick Law, who suffered an injury in last week's game and was officially ruled out on Friday night.

Alabama will be looking to avoid an obvious trap game against the Commodores. Vanderbilt enters the game at 2-2 and looking like a much improved football team from where they were last season. The 'Dores already scored a big win at FirstBank Stadium, knocking off Virginia Tech in the season opener. Two weeks ago they took Missouri to the brink before losing in Columbia in overtime.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of 7am ET

Line: Alabama -22.5
O/U 54.5

Alabama opened the week as a 24-point favorite over Vanderbilt, but that line has dropped down to 22.5 as we approach kickoff.

Final Prediction:

It'll be interesting to see how a DeBoer coached Alabama handles success following last week. The Tide will be battling complacency for the first time in 2024 after ascending up to the No. 1 ranking in the AP Poll.

I wouldn't be surprised if there's a sloppy offensive start, but over time, as it usually does in college football, talent will win out and overwhelm.

Vanderbilt will stick around for longer than most expect, but Alabama will put Clark Lea's team to bed late in the third quarter.

Alabama 38, Vanderbilt 10

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