- The #1 Alabama Crimson Tide are favored to beat the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes by eight points in the National Championship game.
- The O/U for the national championship game is 75 points.
- The Buckeyes are +245 moneyline underdogs in the National Championship game at BetOnline.
MIAMI -The most challenging College Football season in recent memory due to the Covid-19 pandemic is only one game away from crowning a champion. The national championship game will be between the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes and the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
This matchup of two historic College Football programs who are looking to add another national championship to their trophy case.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are looking to claim their ninth national championship and second title since winning the first-ever College Football Playoff in 2014.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are favored to win their 16th championship in program history and third national title since the NCAA switched to a playoff format.
See you in Miami 🤩 #CFBPlayoff @AlabamaFTBL vs. @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/wMwqYixJyp
— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2021
Although we’re still a week away from the game, the early betting odds for the CFP playoffs are available at online sportsbooks.
Bovada CFP Odds:
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- Spread: Crimson Tide (-8)
- Moneyline: Buckeyes (+230) vs. Crimson Tide (-280)
- O/U: 75
BetOnline CFP Odds:
- Spread: Crimson Tide (-8)
- Moneyline: Ohio State (+245) vs. Alabama (-290)
- O/U: 75
Across the two sportsbooks, the spread and points total for the national championship game are identical. Where Bovada and BetOnline differ is on the moneyline.
If looking to bet on a Buckeyes upset, bettors should go to BetOnline as their +245 odds are longer than the +230 odds at Bovada. These subtle differences in odds are all the difference in ensuring you get those most profit on your bets at sportsbooks.
However, since the National Championship is still a week away, the CFP odds could shift but unless there’s a Covid-19 outbreak among impact players for the two teams, expect only minor movement in betting lines.
With two high-scoring offenses taking the field the points range odds for the national title are intriguing as well.
Exact Scoring Margin Odds – CFB National Championship:
- Between 0 and 20 +10000
- Between 21 and 30 +8000
- Between 31 and 40 +3300
- Between 41 and 50 +1300
- Between 51 and 60 +600
- Between 61 and 70 +345
- 71 and Over -140
While the 71 points and Over have the shortest odds for the points range, between 61 and 70 points at +345 odds should be taken for this game considering the quarterback matchup between Justin Fields and Mac Jones.
The National Championship games kickoff is set for 8 p.m. EST and will be broadcasted by ESPN.
As a professional sports writer, Robert has written for outlets such as the FAMUAN and other sports-centric platforms. He focuses mainly on NFL and NBA betting, though he keeps tabs on every major sport.
