You want statistics to defend this play? The only one I’ve got is a 16-5-1 ATS record for road teams in the rivalry. That suggests neither team is cowed by the electric atmosphere in these stadiums. Otherwise, the numbers shout for Alabama, which ranks second nationally for points yielded per game (10.1). Meantime, the Volunteers are without a touchdown in 10 straight quarters partly because beleaguered coach Butch Jones has no reliable QB. The Crimson Tide has swept the last 10 straight-up in this series. I’m counting on the Vols’ overworked defense to put up a fight and Bama coach Nick Saban declining to pour it on. The largest spread in UT-UA history opens the door for a cover by the overwhelming underdog.