Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores odds, spread & prediction
Alabama Crimson Tide6-2
Vanderbilt Commodores3-5Vanderbilt pulled off one of 2024's signature upsets the last time these two met at FirstBank Stadium. Saturday's rematch arrives with the Commodores on a five-game skid and Alabama back in the win column.
See the full college football board & lines →Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores prediction: who is favored
The market favors the Alabama Crimson Tide at -900 on the moneyline, a 89% implied chance to win, and -27.5 on the spread.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 8. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Alabama is a heavy favorite; the fair price in the markets is -900
- Alabama is 6-2, Vanderbilt is 3-5 with five straight losses
- Last meeting at this venue: Vanderbilt 40, Alabama 35 in 2024
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
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The Market and Community Signal
The fair price in the markets is -900 for Alabama and +809 for Vanderbilt. That is where you can set your own number on BettorEdge and trade peer-to-peer with no built-in vig. Check the board for live open interest as the week builds.
Form: Two Teams Trending in Opposite Directions
Alabama is averaging 38.3 points per game and allowing 21.3, currently on a one-game win streak after back-to-back losses to Georgia and Tennessee. Vanderbilt is scoring 22.8 per game while allowing 30.3, and has lost five in a row since a 3-0 start. Common opponents tell the story plainly: against Kentucky, Alabama won 45-17 while Vanderbilt lost 17-34; against Georgia, Alabama lost 17-20 while Vanderbilt lost 14-38.
The History at FirstBank Stadium
These meetings go back and forth in tone if not always in score. Alabama won 55-3 in 2022 and 30-14 in 2025, but in between Vanderbilt beat Alabama 40-35 right here at FirstBank Stadium in 2024. That result is recent enough that both sides remember it. The games listed cover the last eight seasons only; a longer series picture is not available in the data.
How the Game Sets Up
Alabama arrives as a massive favorite with momentum from a win over Texas A&M and a clear edge in scoring margin. Vanderbilt's defense has allowed 30.3 points per game this season, a difficult profile against an offense scoring nearly 40 a night. The one data point working in Vanderbilt's favor is that they beat Alabama at this exact venue two years ago, which is exactly the kind of signal a peer-to-peer market will price differently than a traditional sportsbook. Set your own number on BettorEdge and see what the community is posting.
How to play it
Alabama's scoring margin and Vanderbilt's five-game losing streak make the direction easy; the question is whether -900 is a price worth laying. The 2024 result here is real and the community may shade Vanderbilt at the right number. BettorEdge is the place to name your price on either side and let the market meet you.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs East CarolinaW 48-10
- at KentuckyW 45-17
- vs Florida StateW 50-36
- vs South CarolinaW 49-18
- at Mississippi StateW 56-23
- vs GeorgiaL 17-20
- at TennesseeL 10-26
- vs Texas A&MW 31-20
Went 11-4 in 2025. Current streak: W1.
- vs Austin PeayW 28-9
- vs DelawareW 35-26
- vs NC StateW 35-31
- at AuburnL 15-21
- at GeorgiaL 14-38
- vs Ole MissL 17-52
- vs ArkansasL 21-31
- at KentuckyL 17-34
Went 10-3 in 2025. Current streak: L5.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- KentuckyAlabama: W 45-17Vanderbilt: L 17-34
- GeorgiaAlabama: L 17-20Vanderbilt: L 14-38
Matchup history
Alabama Crimson Tide and Vanderbilt Commodores last played on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025, when the Alabama Crimson Tide won 30–14. Over the last 3 meetings: Alabama Crimson Tide 2, Vanderbilt Commodores 1.
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Preseason scouting report
Alabama Crimson Tide
- Starting QB from last season is gone. There will be a QB battle between returning QBs Austin Mack (228 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs) and Keelon Russell (143 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup Daniel Hill is expected to start (284 yards, 6 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards is gone, with the top returner being Ryan Coleman-Williams (689 yards, 4 TDs). NC State transfer Noah Rogers is expected to start (441 yards, 2 TDs)
- Returning one starting offensive lineman
Vanderbilt Commodores
- Starting QB from last season is gone. Freshman Jared Curtis is expected to start (#2 QB and #2 Overall prospect in class of 2026 per 247 Sports)
- Sedrick Alexander returns at RB after a junior season of 567 yards and 11 TDs
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season is gone, with the top returner being Junior Sherrill (784 yards, 7 TDs)
- Returning one starting offensive lineman with three transfers expected to start
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores start?+
Alabama Crimson Tide at Vanderbilt Commodores kicks off Saturday, Nov 14, 12:45 PM ET at FirstBank Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores?+
The Alabama Crimson Tide are favored at -900 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -27.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores?+
The spread is Alabama Crimson Tide -27.5, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Alabama and Vanderbilt's records in 2026?+
The Alabama Crimson Tide are 6-2 and the Vanderbilt Commodores are 3-5 this season. Alabama is scoring 38.3 points a game and allowing 21.3; Vanderbilt is scoring 22.8 and allowing 30.3.
When did Alabama and Vanderbilt last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025, when Alabama Crimson Tide won 30-14 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Over the last 3 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Alabama has won 2 and Vanderbilt 1.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 14, 12:45 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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