Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs

CFB: 8:00 PM EST
Jan. 08, 2018
TV: ESPN 
Latest Odds: ALA -4 Total 45

A lot of people did not want to see Alabama in the playoffs this season and this is why. The Crimson Tide head to Atlanta to take on the Georgia Bulldogs for the Championship. Alabama took care of business in the Sugar Bowl and beat Clemson 24-6. The Crimson Tide's only loss this season came in Auburn. 

Alabama opened as a -4.5 favorite in this game and for good reason. Nick Saban and company are use to the big stage and will be a true road team in this one as Georgia is right at home. QB Jalen Hurts hasn't thrown an interception since October and has throw six touchdowns over his last three games.

The Georgia Bulldogs showed a ton of heart and battled through two overtimes before beating the Sooners 54-48. Georgia finished the season with a 13-1 record with their loss also coming in Auburn. The Bulldogs went a perfect 6-0 as the home team this season but did lose to Alabama in their last meeting which was in 2015.

Georgia's QB Jake Fromm has not thrown an interception since November 18th. Fromm is a true Freshman and has also thrown for six touchdowns over his last three games. Georgia will look to control the game with their dynamic duo Chubb and Michel in the backfield.

Recent Betting Trends:

• Crimson Tide are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.
• Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in January.
• Over is 19-7-1 in Crimson Tide last 27 neutral site games.
• Under is 15-5 in Bulldogs last 20 games following a ATS win.

Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -4.5

It is tough not to back Alabama in this one. They are looking to prove something this season and silence all the haters. Alabama plays well on "neutral fields" and the 'road team' has controlled this series. Back Saban and his squad to get it done. Final Score Prediction, Alabama Crimson Tide win and cover ATS 27-20.