Michigan vs. Alabama Prediction, Odds, Picks - January 1

The No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1) are the underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2), in one of this season's College Football Playoff National Championship Semifinals, where they will oppose the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (13-0) at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2024, starting at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN. The contest has an over/under of 46 points.

Facing the Iowa Hawkeyes in their last contest, the Wolverines won 26-0. The Crimson Tide beat the Georgia Bulldogs, 27-24, in their last game.

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Michigan vs. Alabama Game Information & Odds

• When: Monday, January 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
• Location: Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California
• TV: ESPN
• Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Michigan vs. Alabama Prediction

• Pick ATS: Michigan (-2)
  
• Pick OU: Over (46)
  
• Prediction: Michigan 28, Alabama 20

Learn more about the Michigan Wolverines vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide game on FOX Sports!

Michigan vs. Alabama Betting Insights

• Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Wolverines 24, Crimson Tide 22.
• The Wolverines have a 56.5% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Crimson Tide hold a 47.6% implied probability.
• Michigan has compiled a 7-5-1 ATS record so far this year.
• Alabama has compiled an 8-4-0 ATS record so far this year.

Michigan vs. Alabama: 2023 Stats Comparison

Michigan 2023 Key Players

Alabama 2023 Key Players