Crimson Tide vs Wolverines Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Tuesday 12-31-2024

In the ReliaQuest Bowl, the Alabama Crimson Tide will meet the Michigan Wolverines. The Crimson Tide are heavy favorites, expected to win by two touchdowns or more (currently -15.5). An over/under of 45.5 points has been established for the matchup.

The Crimson Tide came out on top 28-14 last time out when they met the Auburn Tigers. The Wolverines picked up a 13-10 victory last time out against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Alabama vs. Michigan Game Info

• When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
• Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
• TV: ESPN
• Favorite: Alabama -15.5
• Total: 45.5 points

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Alabama vs. Michigan Matchup Stats

Alabama vs. Michigan Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Alabama 29, Michigan 18

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Michigan +15.5 (model predicted spread is 11.4 points)

• Alabama has posted a 6-5-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Crimson Tide are 3-3 against the spread when favored by 15.5 points or more this season.
• Michigan has gone 5-7-0 ATS this year.
• The Wolverines are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 15.5 points or more this season.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 45.5 (model projecting 47.5 points)

• Seven times so far this season, Alabama and its opponent have combined to score more than 45.5 points.
• Wolverines games have finished with more than 45.5 points five times this season.
• The average total for Alabama games this season has been 53.9, 8.4 points higher than the total for this game.
• Games involving the Wolverines this year have averaged 42.2 points per game, a 3.3-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

Team Leaders

Alabama Team Leaders

• Jalen Milroe: 2,652 PASS YDS / 221 YPG / 65.9% / 15 TD / 10 INT / 152 CAR / 719 RUSH YDS / 20 TD
• Jamarion Miller: 135 CAR / 641 YDS / 53.4 YPG / 7 TD / 13 REC / 119 YDS / 10.8 YPG / 1 TD
• Ryan Williams: 45 REC / 857 YDS / 71.4 YPG / 8 TD
• Germie Bernard: 46 REC / 714 YDS / 59.5 YPG / 2 TD
• CJ Dippre: 19 REC / 238 YDS / 19.8 YPG / 0 TD
• Jihaad Campbell: 99 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Bray Hubbard: 42 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Michigan Team Leaders

• Davis Warren: 1,126 PASS YDS / 112.6 YPG / 63.5% / 6 TD / 9 INT
• Kalel Mullings: 185 CAR / 948 YDS / 79 YPG / 12 TD / 6 REC / 35 YDS / 3.5 YPG / 0 TD
• Donovan Edwards: 128 CAR / 589 YDS / 49.1 YPG / 4 TD / 18 REC / 83 YDS / 7.5 YPG / 1 TD
• Colston Loveland: 56 REC / 582 YDS / 52.9 YPG / 5 TD
• Tyler Morris: 23 REC / 248 YDS / 20.7 YPG / 2 TD
• Semaj Morgan: 23 REC / 134 YDS / 12.2 YPG / 1 TD
• Josaiah Stewart: 34 TKL / 11 TFL / 8.5 SACK
• Ernest Hausmann: 79 TKL / 6 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Makari Paige: 44 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD