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The Rose Bowl will feature the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (13-0) taking on the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1) on Monday, January 1, 2024 for a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
The Crimson Tide are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), versus the Wolverines (with an over/under of 45.5 points).
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Alabama
- Game Day: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Pasadena, California
- Stadium: Rose Bowl
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 | -121 | +101 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan has posted a 7-5-1 record against the spread this season.
- Michigan has a 7-5-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 1.5 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of Michigan’s 13 games with a set total.
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Michigan ranks 68th in total offense this year (380.5 yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 380.5 yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (14th-best with 36.7 points per game) and scoring defense (best with 9.5 points allowed per game) this season.
- Michigan has the 75th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (218.8 passing yards per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best with just 152.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan ranks 60th in rushing yards this season (161.8 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 87.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (14th-best with a 46.7% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (15th-best with a 30.8% third-down conversion rate allowed) this year.
- Michigan has forced 24 total turnovers (eighth in the FBS) this season and have turned it over seven times (third in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +17, the second-best in college football.
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has thrown for 2,630 yards (202.3 ypg) to lead Michigan, completing 74.2% of his passes and tossing 19 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 146 rushing yards on 57 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Blake Corum, has carried the ball 218 times for 1,028 yards (79.1 per game), scoring 24 times.
- Donovan Edwards has carried the ball 109 times for 382 yards (29.4 per game) and three touchdowns while also racking up 249 yards through the air.
- Roman Wilson’s team-leading 662 yards as a receiver have come on 41 catches (out of 57 targets) with 11 touchdowns.
- Colston Loveland has hauled in 40 passes while averaging 44 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Cornelius Johnson has been the target of 59 passes and hauled in 42 grabs for 567 yards, an average of 43.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Jaylen Harrell has racked up 7.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up six TFL and 27 tackles.
- Junior Colson, Michigan’s leading tackler, has 79 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Mike Sainristil has a team-high four interceptions to go along with 32 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and five passes defended.
Alabama Betting Insights
- Alabama has gone 8-4-0 ATS this year.
- Alabama is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this season.
- In Alabama’s 12 games with a set total, eight have hit the over (66.7%).
Alabama Pick Insights
- Alabama has been excelling on the defensive side of the ball, giving up just 313.3 total yards per game (18th-best). On offense, it ranks 54th by compiling 401.2 total yards per game.
- Alabama has dominated on both offense and defense this season, ranking 19th-best in points per game (35.1) and 17th-best in points allowed per game (18.4).
- Alabama ranks 61st in the FBS with 228.5 passing yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 22nd-best by giving up only 188.8 passing yards per contest.
- Alabama is compiling 172.7 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (50th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 124.5 rushing yards per game (32nd-ranked) on defense.
- Alabama’s third-down offense has been excelling, posting a 46.7% third-down conversion percentage (14th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 26th by allowing a 33.9% third-down rate.
- Alabama has excelled in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +8 ranks 17th-best in the FBS, with 18 forced turnovers (49th in the nation) and 10 turnovers committed (10th in the nation).
Alabama’s Best Players
- Jalen Milroe has racked up 2,718 yards on 65.5% passing while collecting 23 touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 468 yards with 12 scores.
- Jase McClellan has run for 803 yards on 166 carries so far this year while scoring six times on the ground.
- Roydell Williams has been given 110 carries and totaled 561 yards with five touchdowns.
- Jermaine Burton’s 777 receiving yards (59.8 yards per game) are a team high. He has 35 receptions on 50 targets with eight touchdowns.
- Isaiah Bond has caught 44 passes and compiled 621 receiving yards (47.8 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Amari Niblack’s 33 targets have resulted in 19 catches for 321 yards and four touchdowns.
- Dallas Turner has 10 sacks to pace the team, and also has 12 TFL and 50 tackles.
- Alabama’s top-tackler, Caleb Downs, has 88 tackles, two TFL, and two interceptions this year.
- Terrion Arnold has a team-high five interceptions to go along with 58 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and seven passes defended.
