Alabama vs. Ohio State

[spanky]

It's difficult to pick against Alabama as a single-digit favorite when its has only won by that few points once this season. Yes, Ohio State is likely the best team Bama has played, but it has not faced an offense like this despite bludgeoning Clemson in the semifinal. This should be a high-scoring game, but I think the difference comes on the ground where the Tide have a few more answers for Trey Sermon than the Buckeyes do for Najee Harris.

If Alabama can run the ball consistently, it will limit Ohio State's opportunities to hit on the big play, which Clemson could not. Expect an exciting, competitive national title game that the Tide cover early in the fourth quarter. Be aware, however: Ohio State is 7-0 since 2009 as an underdog of seven points or more. I am picking against this trend, but it is one worth consideration.

I'm tempted to try and "middle" this one. I bet Bama -6' earlier but the line now is 8'. If I bet OSU and the score ends up with the winner winning by 7 points...WINNER! I just need to decide how much to wager. I know spider will be rooting hard for the Buckeyes. Anyone have any thoughts, tips, guesses on what should be a great Championship game?

The O/U stands at 74' and I'm leaning UMDER the total. If anyone bets the game, good luck!



Ticket#:40340581

Jan 11 08:00 PM

Internet / -1 Jan 02 10:47 AM

CFB

STRAIGHT BET

[500] Alabama -6½-115



58 / 50

Ticket#:40367909

Jan 11 08:00 PM

Internet / -1 Jan 11 02:02 PM

CFB

STRAIGHT BET

[500] TOTAL u75-110

(Ohio State vrs Alabama)



28 / 25

[1hooper]

OSU covid rumors two starting kickers might be out. More coming.
Fields broken ribs?

[phlierfreak]

Alabama 32 Ohio St 24

[1hooper]

Ohio State starting defensive tackle Tommy Togiai, defensive end Tyreke Smith and kicker Blake Haubeil will miss Monday night's College Football Playoff National Championship against Alabama.
In all, 13 players were listed on the team's unavailability report, including two other defensive linemen. Backup kicker Dominic DiMaccio is also unavailable.

[spanky]

Where would you rank this Alabama team in relation to any other college football team? I missed the totals bet by 1 point. Amazing that the powers to be can routinely get this close on totals.