Alabama Crimson Tide (9-3) vs. Michigan Wolverines (7-5)
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Michigan Wolverines December 31 2024 – ReliaQuest Bowl – two famous teams meet on New Year’s Eve. The Alabama Crimson Tide bring in a record of 9-3 and look forward to enhancing their supremacy in December while the Michigan Wolverines with a record of 7-5 are the underdogs and seek to cause an upset. With the potent offense lined against Michigan’s flimsy but hard-working unit, this is bound to end in chaos at Raymond James Stadium.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Michigan Wolverines December 31 2024 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Raymond James Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Alabama | -600 | -13.5 (-110) | 43.5 Over -105 |
| Michigan | +400 | +13.5 (-110) | 43.5 Under -115 |
Alabama start the game as wide favorites on the back of -13.5 odds and moneyline of -600. Those who consider betting on the upset potential of Michigan might find good worth at +400, but their erratic performance makes this a hazardous bet. The total set at 43.5 indicates a game most likely dominated by the two defenses, and not surprising, because Alabama have gone under in five of their last six games played.
Jalen Milroe QB vs. Davis Warren QB
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe is the core of their offense, amassing 2,652 passing yards and 15 touchdowns this season. Even with some inconsistency thrown in, it would be silly not to note his 9.2 yards per attempt, and the longest throw of the season which went for 84 yards. Unfortunately, ten of his passes were intercepted this season and he was also prone to getting sacked which might be a problem against Michigan’s defense. This makes the ability of Milroe to find star WR Ryan Williams crucial.
Michigan’s Davis Warren has had a forgettable season throwing 1,126 yards and 6 touchdowns whilst sitting on 9 interceptions. Accuracy with the deep ball and mobility issues wile under pressure may spell disaster for Michigan when going up against a powerhouse like Alabama. Michigan will struggle to keep pace with Alabama unless Warren cuts down on errors and finds his flow.
Alabama’s Dominance Continues
After clinching four out a possible five wins towards the end of the season, the Crimson Tide managed to defeat Auburn by the score of 28-14. Their defense was solid in the match against Missouri as they managed a shutout. They also allowed only 13 points against LSU. The one running back and a wide receiver, Jam Miller, and Ryan Williams respectively, scored 15 touchdowns in total. The Crimson Tide have an impressive offense as well as defense which makes them a strong team.
Michigan’s Ups-and-Downs
The Wolverines finished their season on a high note claiming the rivalry game against Ohio State with a score of 13-10 however, they did take a few hits losing to Oregon and Indiana. Tyler Morris and Jordan Marshall have been dealing with inconsistency and that has not only affected thier performance but curtailed an already underperforming passing offense. Yes, Michigan’s defense looks good but I do fear their lack of consistent offensive production will be the issue that lets them down if they go up against Alabama.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Trends
Alabama is a betting powerhouse, going 16-0 straight up in their last December games and covering the spread in four of their last five outings. The Tide’s ability to dominate as favorites is evident in their 17-3 SU record in such matchups, making them a reliable pick.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends
Michigan has hit the over in 15 of their last 20 games as underdogs, reflecting their tendency for high-scoring battles. While they’ve covered the spread in four of their last five games, their struggles against SEC opponents (1-5 ATS) raise concerns.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Previews
Alabama’s potential to win and their excellent strategies set them apart from the other teams. Michigan has to rely on a lot of things such as turnovers, however, that is not easy when on the other side you have an Alabama team who is well-balanced. It is wise to place a bet on the under (43.5) considering how both the teams are defensively strong.
Stick to the prop betting and bet on Ryan Williams to score a touchdown as Milroe is likely to find him more often than not. If Alabama can slow the Michigan offense down from the start, then a spread of -13.5 can be fulfilled.
Score Prediction: Alabama Crimson Tide 31, Michigan Wolverines 13.
