I like Vanderbilt +14.5 because Junior Sherrill and Brock Taylor give it enough scoring options to stay within two touchdowns of Alabama.
Sherrill has 747 receiving yards through 9 games, 23rd in the FBS. He gives Jared Curtis a productive target against an Alabama defense allowing 239.9 passing yards per game, 111th nationally.
Austin Mack is expected to start with Keelon Russell nursing an ankle injury. Mack has attempted 4 passes this season, and Alabama managed 68 rushing yards against Texas A&M and 79 at LSU in its last 2 games.
Taylor hit 6 field goals in last week's 25-23 win at Mississippi State, including kicks from 54 and 55 yards. His range gives Vanderbilt chances to score on drives that stop outside the red zone.