Ohio St may keep this game close but at some point Bama is going to blow this game over. This Bama team, especially Saban, is HUNGRY to get another championship! I think Bama will score on nearly every drive they have during this game.
In terms of playing this game, I think its lay the 8.5 with Alabama and take OSU on the ML. If it lands on one of those, you profit. I don't think close Alabama win is in the cards. Either Bama is much better and rolls, or Ohio State wins outright. Good luck and enjoy the game.
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It's the easy answer, but I'm rolling with Buckeyes and the 8.5 points. These two teams are statistically equal in almost every category, with Alabama having the slight edge on offense and Ohio State having the slight edge on defense. After watching Ohio State roll Clemson I just don't see how you can't take the points her. Obviously this Bama team is crazy talented but the Tide's defense has shown to be susceptible to good offenses this season. I've got Alabama winning 40-34.
I was looking at their points per game, points allowed, offensive and defensive rankings. You could argue that all things being equal the SEC is the tougher conference (at least over the last 5 years) but the Big 10 has looked stout in their bowl games this season a la Wisconsin and Northwestern thumping Auburn.
The Buckeyes did make it look easy against Clemson, but was that game an anomaly marred by turnovers and mistakes or is Ohio State really that good? I guess we will see tonight. At the end of the day, my deciding factor is how good the OSU defensive line looked against Clemson. Bama's front five is the best O-line in the country but OSU will be the best D-line they have faced and their speed could create problems. Lastly I've watched teams move the ball on Alabama's defense all season and just believe the Buckeyes will be able to score and keep up in a shootout. The line moved to +9 earlier and I got more Ohio State.
Vegas is begging you to take the under with a total at 75. Typically, everyone is up in arms regarding the Crimson Tide's defense. However, this year that is just not the case. Ohio state proved to be an electric offense, I do not see them failing to put up 30. On the other hand I don't think it would shock anyone to see Bama put up 50. Taking my chances with the over tonight.
This is a tough call as i feel there can be a case made for both sides. I think Bama wins the game, but 8.5 is a lot of points to cover. If Metchie and Waddle are good to go for Bama, i am that much more confident in them to win the game. Think Clemson's dud vs Ohst is giving people a different outlook on this game. Also, Fields has the rib injuries- If Bama gets a few big shots on him early and they have to play from behind, it could spell trouble. It feels like its just Bama's year and I think Saban and the roll tide break away and control the game in the 2nd half. Alabama 45-34
Alabama is a machine on offense, as the Jones to Smith connection has been amazing all season their offensive line is NFL caliber. If the Crimson Tide are able to get Waddle back into the mix, too, that’s going to be too much for Ohio State to handle. The Tide will “roll†up huge points on offense, and the Buckeyes will fade in the second half.
Despite the growing point spread, betting action on the game had been extremely even entering Monday. As of last night @BetMGM books in Nevada, the Buckeyes had attracted just seven more bets than the Crimson Tide.
I have Alabama covering the 8.5 points but it won’t be a blowout. The Buckeyes will make this a tough game and it will come down to a late mistake by Ohio State that allows Alabama to make it a two-score game and put it away.
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Alabama 45- Ohio State 31
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The Buckeyes did make it look easy against Clemson, but was that game an anomaly marred by turnovers and mistakes or is Ohio State really that good? I guess we will see tonight. At the end of the day, my deciding factor is how good the OSU defensive line looked against Clemson. Bama's front five is the best O-line in the country but OSU will be the best D-line they have faced and their speed could create problems. Lastly I've watched teams move the ball on Alabama's defense all season and just believe the Buckeyes will be able to score and keep up in a shootout. The line moved to +9 earlier and I got more Ohio State.
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