Ahead of the highly anticipated Michigan vs. Alabama game, there has been notable line movement in the betting odds. Michigan, which opened at -2.5, has seen the spread adjust to -2.5 at various sportsbooks including FanDuel, MGM, PointsBet, and WestGate, with DraftKings and Caesars listing them as a 2-point favorite. The public money shows a leaning towards Alabama, with 69% of it being placed on them. Despite this, a BetMGM trader reported sharp bets on Michigan today, maintaining their position at -2.5. Conversely, Alabama, which opened at +120, is now at +105, attracting 71% of bets and 60% of the money on them. This game marks only the 13th occasion Alabama has been an underdog under coach Nick Saban, where they have a 7-5 record against the spread. The betting line consensus has Michigan favored by 2 points just before kickoff.
The undercards and preliminary bowls are over. Time to bring on the real stuff - Michigan vs. Alabama. But not before an earth shaking pregame. @AlejandroAveela https://t.co/ul7ROJ6yTH
This is only 13th time Bama has been an underdog under Nick Saban, going 7-5 against spread. Michigan a 2-point favorite vs. Tide
The betting line has moved to Michigan by 2 in most places. The last time @AlabamaFTBL was an underdog to anybody besides Georgia was Florida in the 2009 SEC championship game.
Michigan-Alabama is gonna be GOOD 🍿🌹 @PatMcAfeeShow 📺: ESPN https://t.co/T70u73Z5fL
This is the year. Go blue! 〽️
Some late line movement on the Rose Bowl. After 1.5-point lines yesterday, Michigan is favored by 2.5 points on BetMGM and 2.0 points on Caesars shortly before kickoff.
The MAN has made his pick ! Corso's pick: Alabama vs. Michigan - via @ESPN App https://t.co/MvLrILYM4E
Take Michigan over Bama, says @Geoffery_Clark https://t.co/e8OwusfqIL
The MAN has spoken !Corso's pick: Alabama vs. Michigan - via @ESPN App https://t.co/MvLrILYM4E
"We took some sharp bets today on Michigan, so we're currently sitting -2.5. However, it's still really heavy 'Bama money coming in." – @BetMGM trader Seamus Magee (@SRM95) More on both semifinals in updated @VegasInsider #CFBPlayoff Odds/Action Report: https://t.co/FZiJWYQiCE
Michigan-Alabama betting @UMichFootball open -2.5, now -1.5 ▪️ 39% of bets, 29% of money on Michigan @AlabamaFTBL open +120, now +105 ▪️ 71% of bets, 60% of money on Alabama #SportsGambling #explore #explorepage #casino #GamblingTwiiter #gambling #vegas #lasvegas #sports…
Gameday line movement: Michigan is now out to -2.5 at FanDuel, MGM, PointsBet, WestGate. Now at -2 on DK & CZR. 📝69% of public money is on Alabama.