Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 12/31/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (+13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Alabama Crimson Tide (9-3) are on their way to Raymond James Stadium on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 where they will take on the Michigan Wolverines (7-5) in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Michigan opens this game as 13.5-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 43.

The Alabama Crimson Tide step onto the field holding a record of 9-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Crimson Tide faced off with the Auburn Tigers and notched a win by a score of 28-14. The Alabama Crimson Tide ran the football 54 times and recorded 201 yards, earning them an average of 3.7 yds per attempt. For the game, they had 78 plays which gave them a total of 457 yds. Alabama conceded 24 completions on 42 tries for a total of 301 yards, and a completion rate of 57.1%. In the running game, the Crimson Tide conceded 98 yds on 23 tries, which averages out to 4.3 yards per rush allowed.

The Crimson Tide have tallied 5,074 total yards for the year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Alabama has amassed 16 touchdowns through the air and 41 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 18 times. Alabama has recorded 256 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 92 infractions for 863 yds. Offensively they hold an average of 182.7 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 41st in D-1. In terms of scoring points, the Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 35.5 points per outing.

When it comes to passing yards, the Crimson Tide are giving up 2,294 yds which has them sitting in 28th in Division 1. They have yielded 191.2 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 59.3%. During this campaign, they have given up 330.9 yards/game ranking them 32nd in Division 1. They have yielded 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per rushing attempt and 139.8 rushing yards per game so far this season. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,678 yards on the ground through 12 outings. The Crimson Tide are sitting in 10th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 17.3 PPG.

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The Wolverines head into this matchup 7-5 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Wolverines walked away with a victory by a final of 13-10 against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Wolverines finished the contest with a total of 234 yds and they ran 58 plays (4.0 yards per play). Michigan rushed for 4.1 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 172 yards on 42 carries. Michigan allowed 26 attempts on the ground for 77 yds (3.0 yards per carry). The Wolverines pass defense conceded a completion rate of 57.6%, relinquishing 175 yds on 19 out of 33 passing.

When looking at how much they score, the Wolverines are 112th in the nation averaging 22.3 points per contest. The Michigan Wolverines have an average of 294.3 yards/game, which ranks them 128th in the nation. The Michigan offense has 479 yds of penalties on 49 infractions, which ranks 131st in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 12 picks while conceding 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 197 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Wolverines currently have a total of 1,603 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 133.6 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 130th in the country. They have an average of 160.7 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,928 yards for the year.

Michigan has conceded a total of 1,111 yards on the ground (92.6 yards per outing) in addition to 10 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have conceded 18 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 218.3 yards/outing, which has them sitting 66th in the nation. They have 4 fumbles and 11 interceptions over the course of the season. The Wolverines defense has been on the field for 760 plays, which ranks 29th in the nation. The Wolverines are allowing 20.5 points per contest, which puts them 25th in D-1. Overall, they have surrendered 246 total points.

Who will win tonight's Crimson Tide/Wolverines college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Crimson Tide -13.5

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