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The top two teams in the nation dispute this year’s National Championship as the 2nd ranked Clemson Tigers take on the top ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday January 7, 2019 at the Levi’s Stadium in California.
Not only did these teams finish 1 and 2 in the rankings, they also ended up with similar 14-0 SU and 8-6 ATS records this season. This game marks the third time in the last four years that these teams have faced each other in the College Football championship game with each team claiming one win each in their previous two meetings.
More Than Just Bridesmaids
The Clemson Tigers continued their dominance on defense after their 30-3 win over Notre Dame in the semifinals. The Tigers allowed the Irish to open the game with a 40-yard field goal but shut them out the rest of the way. Now the Tigers are back in the title game and hope to prove that they are more than just bridesmaids to Alabama this season.
Trevor Lawrence has passed for a total of 2,933 yards with 27 touchdowns and 4 interceptions while completing 65.5% of his passes. Lawrence threw for 327 yards with 3 touchdowns against Notre Dame in the semifinals. Clemson scored an average of 44.3 points per game this season while giving up 12.9 points per game, tied for second best in the country.
Clemson vs Alabama 1/7/19
Moneyline Odds: Clemson +190, Alabama -220
Odds from gtbets.eu as of 1/4/19
Looking For 6th Title Since 2009
The Alabama Crimson Tide have been favored to win the national title from the moment the opening odds were released. Now they are only one win away from proving their worth and winning their sixth national title since 2009. Standing in their way though is Clemson, the team next to them in the rankings, a team they’ve faced before in the playoffs and the team that experts agree have the best chance at dethroning them this season.
Tua Tagovailoa has completed 69.5% of his passes for a total of 3,671 passing yards with 41 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions on the season. Tagovailoa threw for 318 yards with 4 touchdowns against Oklahoma in the semifinals. The Crimson Tide had the second best scoring offense in the nation at 47.7 points per game while surrendering only 14.8 points per game, 4th best in the nation.
Who Wins?
This is the 3rd time in the last four seasons that Clemson and Alabama are going to dispute the National Title with each team having one victory each. In their most recent match up on New Year’s Day last season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers 24-6 in the College Football Playoff semifinal game.
These are the Top 2 teams in the nation and both teams dominated their opposition en route to this title game. Alabama defeated its opponents by an average winning margin of 31.5 points and won their final six outings by a winning margin of 22.5 points per game. On the other hand, the Clemson Tigers have won by double digits in nine straight games and have mowed down their last five foes by an average winning margin of 25.8 points per game.
These are two well-coached teams who both have great offense and defense. And because they have faced off twice before in the National Championship game, they know each other pretty well. These teams are evenly matched and I think we’re going to have a very close and exciting game here. I think Clemson has a real shot at winning this game and with the plus money, I’ll take take the Tigers here.
Our Pick: Clemson Tigers to beat the Alabama Crimson Tide straight up
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Both these teams were 14-0 SU and 8-6 ATS on their season with little difference in between. Alabama beat their opponent by an average winning margin of 31.5 points per game while Clemson won their games by 31.3 points per game. Clemson is 7-2 ATS in their last nine games played while Alabama is 5-3 ATS in their last 8 games played.
Clemson vs Alabama 1/7/19
Spread Odds: Clemson +5.5 (-109), Alabama -5.5 (-109)
Odds from gtbets.eu as of 1/4/19
Clemson is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games at a neutral site and 8-1 ATS in their last nine bowl games played. Alabama is 7-2 ATS in their last nine games against the ACC but only 1-5 ATS in their last six January games. These teams will go toe to toe like two heavyweights inside a boxing ring and I think it will be close. I like the Tigers to win here and will gladly take the plus points in this bet.
Our Pick: Clemson +5.5
The over is 4-1 in Alabama’s last five non-conference games. The Crimson Tide has seen the over go 9-5 in their last 14 games with an average combined score of 63.93 points. On the other hand, the under is 8-6 in Clemson’s 14 games this season. The under is 5-2 in the Tigers’ last seven non-conference games and 4-1 in their last five games overall.
Clemson vs Alabama 1/7/19
Over/Under Odds: Over 59.5 -109, Under 59.5 -109
Odds from gtbets.eu as of 1/4/19
These teams are both in the Top 5 in the nation in scoring and have been in high scoring games all season long. Alabama went over the 60 point total in 12 out of 14 games played while Clemson breached the 60 point barrier five times this season. Both teams also have excellent defense but I think offense dictates this game.
Our Pick Over 59.5
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