In this season’s Rose Bowl, the Alabama Crimson Tide are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2), against the Michigan Wolverines. the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California will host the matchup on January 1, 2024, starting at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN. An over/under of 45 points has been set for the contest.
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Michigan vs. Alabama Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -2 | -110 | -110 | 45 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan (-2) | Over (45) | Michigan 28 Alabama 21 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Michigan | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.7 (10) | 35.1 (15) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 9.5 (1) | 18.4 (20) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (5) | 7 (9) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 17 (15) | 14 (43) |
Michigan vs. Alabama Betting Insights
Michigan Stats and Trends
- Michigan has covered seven times in 12 chances against the spread this season.
- The Wolverines have been favored by 2 points or more 12 times this season, and covered the spread in seven of those games.
- So far this season, six of Michigan’s 12 games have gone over the point total.
- In seven of 13 games this season, the Wolverines and their opponents have scored more than 45 points.
- UM has an average point total of 47.8 in their games this year, 2.8 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Alabama Stats and Trends
- Alabama has compiled a 9-4-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Crimson Tide have been an underdog by 2 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- So far this year, nine of Alabama’s 13 games with a set number have hit the over.
- The Tide have played 11 games this season that finished with a combined score over 45 points.
- The average over/under for Bama’s matchups this season is 51.6, 6.6 more points than this game’s point total.
Michigan Players to Watch
- This season, J.J. McCarthy has put up 2,630 passing yards (202.3 yards per game) while completing 213 of 287 passes (74.2% completion percentage), with 19 touchdowns and four interceptions. He has added 146 rushing yards on 57 carries (plus three touchdowns), averaging 11.2 yards per game.
- Blake Corum has churned out a team-high 1,028 rushing yards (79.1 yards per game) and scored 24 touchdowns.
- Donovan Edwards has 382 yards on 109 carries (29.4 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns. He also has 30 catches for 249 yards (19.2 ypg).
- Roman Wilson has 41 catches and paces his team with 662 receiving yards (55.2 ypg) while scoring 11 touchdowns.
- Colston Loveland has hauled in 40 catches for 572 yards (44.0 yards per game) and four touchdowns.
- Cornelius Johnson has racked up 567 yards on 42 receptions with one touchdown, averaging 47.3 yards per game.
Alabama Players to Watch
- Jalen Milroe has thrown for 2,718 yards while completing 65.5% of his passes (171-of-261), with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions this year (226.5 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 140 times for 468 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 39.0 yards per game.
- Jase McClellan has 166 carries for a team-high 803 rushing yards (66.9 per game) and six touchdowns.
- Roydell Williams has 561 yards on 110 carries (43.2 ypg), with five rushing touchdowns.
- This season Jermaine Burton has 35 receptions for a team-high 777 receiving yards (70.6 per game) and eight touchdowns.
- Isaiah Bond has also chipped in with 44 catches for 621 yards and four touchdowns this year. He puts up 47.8 receiving yards per game.
- Amari Niblack is averaging 29.2 yards per game, racking up 19 receptions for 321 yards and four touchdowns.
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