I feel fairly confident that Bama will win this game, although I think it will be very close since it is in Neyland Stadium. That's a tough place to play.
Being from TN, most of my friends are Vols fans. I recently put a friendly $20 bet on this game with one of my really good friends. Obviously I chose BAMA and he chose UT, and a lot can happen between now and then with injuries and suspensions. But to go along with my confidence in my team, he is extremely confident with his pick as well...many of my friends who are Vols fans laugh in my face and tell me that "Bama is the last team that I am worried about this year".
I think Bama is in a perfect position to have a good season, especially if the rest of the SEC has the same attitude as my UT friends.
P.S. I'm pretty sure I have tickets to this game, and if so it will be my first ever UT vs. Bama game ever.