Alabama vs. Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 31, 2024

Updated Dec. 31, 2024 9:04 a.m. ET

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The Michigan Wolverines hit the field against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl as massive, 16.5-point underdogs on December 31, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN. The point total is 45.

The Crimson Tide beat the Auburn Tigers, 28-14, in their most recent game. Last time out, the Wolverines defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes, with 13-10 being the final score.

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Alabama vs. Michigan Game Information & Odds

When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
TV: ESPN
Live Box Score on FOX Sports

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Alabama vs Michigan Betting Information updated as of December 31, 2024, 8:45 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Alabama	-16.5 (-110)	-758	+526	45	-109	-111

Alabama vs. Michigan Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan (+16.5)
Pick OU: Over (45)
Prediction: Alabama 29, Michigan 18

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Alabama vs. Michigan Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Crimson Tide 31, Wolverines 14.
The Crimson Tide have an 88.3% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Wolverines have a 16.0% implied probability.
Alabama has won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover five times.
Michigan has put together a 5-7-0 record against the spread this season.

Alabama vs. Michigan: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Alabama	Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	35.5 (33)	22.3 (113)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	17.3 (6)	20.5 (15)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	18 (64)	19 (77)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	27 (6)	15 (85)

Alabama 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jalen Milroe	QB	2,652 YDS (65.9%) / 15 TD / 10 INT 719 RUSH YDS / 20 RUSH TD / 59.9 RUSH YPG
Ryan Williams	WR	45 REC / 857 YDS / 8 TD / 71.4 YPG
Jamarion Miller	RB	641 YDS / 7 TD / 53.4 YPG / 4.7 YPC 13 REC / 119 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.8 REC YPG
Justice Haynes	RB	448 YDS / 7 TD / 37.3 YPG / 5.7 YPC 18 REC / 104 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.6 REC YPG
Jihaad Campbell	LB	99 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK / 1 INT
Deontae Lawson	LB	71 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Malachi Moore	DB	64 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT
Bray Hubbard	DB	42 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Michigan 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kalel Mullings	RB	948 YDS / 12 TD / 79 YPG / 5.1 YPC
Donovan Edwards	RB	589 YDS / 4 TD / 49.1 YPG / 4.6 YPC 18 REC / 83 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7.5 REC YPG
Colston Loveland	TE	56 REC / 582 YDS / 5 TD / 52.9 YPG
Davis Warren	QB	1,126 YDS (63.5%) / 6 TD / 9 INT
Ernest Hausmann	LB	79 TKL / 6 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Josaiah Stewart	DL	34 TKL / 11 TFL / 8.5 SACK
Jaishawn Barham	LB	63 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
TJ Guy	DL	29 TKL / 7 TFL / 5.5 SACK