- Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Food City Center, Knoxville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Food City Center will host a thrilling matchup as the Tennessee Volunteers (20-8) aim to upset the Alabama Crimson Tide (21-7).
In their last outing, the Alabama Crimson Tide showcased their dominance by defeating Mississippi State with a score of 100-75. Alabama recorded an impressive field goal percentage of 47.9% (34 out of 71 attempts) and triumphed with a remarkable 22 conversions from 50 attempts beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, the Crimson Tide sank 10 of their 13 shots, achieving a free throw percentage of 76.9%. On the boards, they secured a total of 47 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards. The team also tallied 23 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and notching 6 steals. Defensively, Alabama held their opponents to 38.0% shooting from the floor, with Mississippi State making 27 out of 71 attempts. The opposing team recorded 15 assists and 8 steals, along with 33 rebounds (10 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not register any blocks. Mississippi State ended the game with a 50% success rate from the charity stripe, making 6 of 12 attempts. They also converted 15 out of 41 tries from long range. The foul count saw Alabama with 11 and Mississippi State with 14.
Amari Allen shined in this contest, shooting an impressive 80.0% from the field and contributing 2 assists. Over 26 minutes, he grabbed 5 rebounds and scored 23 points on 8 of 10 shooting.
Alabama enters the game with a strong record of 21-7 this season. The team averages 10.0 turnovers per game and commits 19.0 fouls regularly. With an average of 41.5 rebounds per game and 469 assists this season (ranking them 54th nationally), Alabama is making a significant impact on the court. They boast a 36.1% success rate from beyond the arc (363 of 1006) and a 76.4% conversion rate from the free-throw line. With an impressive scoring average of 92.9 points per game, they currently rank 1st in Division 1 basketball while shooting 46.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Crimson Tide applies pressure, forcing their opponents into 9.4 turnovers per game while incurring 20.3 personal fouls. They allow their opponents a 33.0% shooting percentage from deep and rank 355th nationally in points allowed per game (83.6). Their opponents shoot 42.8% from the field (829 of 1,935 attempts), and Alabama gives up an average of 40.1 rebounds per game. Currently, they rank 201st in Division 1 in assists allowed, having given up 389 on the season.
In their last performance, the Tennessee Volunteers faced a tough loss against Missouri, finishing with a close score of 73-69. The Volunteers brought down 21 defensive boards and secured 17 offensive rebounds for a total of 38. They committed 14 turnovers while managing 7 steals in this matchup. Missouri committed 13 fouls, which allowed Tennessee 14 free-throw opportunities. The Volunteers converted 8 of these attempts for a free throw percentage of 57.1%. From beyond the arc, Tennessee made 7 of 24 attempts (29.2%) and finished the game shooting 42.9% overall (27 for 63). Missouri shot 47.3% with 26 out of 55 attempts. Tennessee struggled from the three-point line, hitting 4 out of 17 attempts (23.5%), while ending the game strong at the charity stripe with 77.3% (17 of 22). In terms of rebounding, Missouri totaled 27, with 6 being offensive boards.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie made a significant contribution for the Volunteers, scoring 19 points on 8 of 21 shooting (38.1%), alongside 4 rebounds and 6 assists in his 37 minutes on the court.
Tennessee boasts a solid record of 20-8 this season, with the offense shooting 46.8% from the field, ranking 96th in college basketball. They have compiled 2,253 points (80.5 per game) and average 42.8 rebounds per contest. Their assists average stands at 17.2 per game (30th nationally), while turnovers sit at 12.4 per game. The Volunteers commit 17.9 fouls on average and convert 69.6% of their free throws.
Defensively, Tennessee ranks 63rd in points allowed per game (69.1), forcing their opponents into 11.2 turnovers per game. They have limited teams to a 40.8% shooting percentage from the field (ranking 33rd in the NCAA) and allow a 30.2% conversion rate on three-pointers (219 of 724). Opponents convert 68.7% of their free throw attempts against them. Their defensive statistics reveal they allow 10.9 assists and 29.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 21st and 9th in the nation, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Prediction: Bet on Tennessee
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