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Early line: Bama -1.5
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:16 am
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:16 am
Really figured Clemson would be favored by 3-4 points.
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Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:17 am to okietiger
All the advanced metrics basically show it as a low scoring toss up.
Whoever wins on 3rd down will win the game, barring a turnover fest.
Whoever wins on 3rd down will win the game, barring a turnover fest.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:18 am to okietiger
quote:same here.
Really figured Clemson would be favored by 3-4 points.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:18 am to okietiger
I don't think clemson has ever been favored in a playoff game 
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:19 am to okietiger
Probably banking on Bama’s defense being 100% vs Kelly Bryant who struggled against Auburn’s defense.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:19 am to TT9
Obviously Vegas is trying to solicit bets as always.
I’m really excited for both matchups too. Georgia OU is hella intriguing.
I’m really excited for both matchups too. Georgia OU is hella intriguing.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:19 am to okietiger
Me too
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:20 am to okietiger
Bettors have shown they will overvalue Bama for several years now. I said this before the iron bowl as well.
I personally think if the linemakers were trying to predict the outcome with their line, it would be Clemson by 3 or 4. However they aren't trying to predict the outcome of the game, just how bettors will bet.
I personally think if the linemakers were trying to predict the outcome with their line, it would be Clemson by 3 or 4. However they aren't trying to predict the outcome of the game, just how bettors will bet.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:20 am to StringedInstruments
Sheesh from a game early in September?
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:22 am to okietiger
Alabama is not only favored to beat CU, but is favored to win the National Title.....
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:22 am to TideFaninFl
I tend believe by all the matchups will be good games. I think all 4 have a legit shot.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:24 am to okietiger
quote:more intriguing imo. Our O-line struggles against good d-lines, FSU, LSU, Auburn for example.
Georgia OU is hella intriguing.
And Clemson may have the best we've seen.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:25 am to okietiger
Yea, both should be fun.
Oklahoma-Georgia is going to be awesome.
Oklahoma-Georgia is going to be awesome.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:27 am to okietiger
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Early line: Bama -1.5
Maybe the "experts" see something I don't but to me that is a suckers line to induce bets on Bama. Bama will not be able to run against that Clemson front 7 and I don't think Hurts will be able to make the difference much like he wasn't able to vs Auburn. In fact I expect a very similar game with Clemson controlling the game in the trenches. But apparently someone feels that Hurts' dual-threat capability will be the difference.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:29 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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Bettors have shown they will overvalue Bama
Bama went 5-7 ATS this season, FWIW.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:33 am to GurleyGirl
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Bama will not be able to run against that Clemson front 7
I don't think that is a given
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In fact I expect a very similar game with Clemson controlling the game in the trenches
Alabama ran for 211 yards and 5.6 YPC against Auburn. Auburn ran for 168 yards and 3.4 YPC against Alabama.
Auburn dominated Alabama in the trenches when Alabama got forced into clear passing downs. If that happens against Clemson, they will do the same. But we ran on Auburn when we chose to try to do it and I think we can do the same to Clemson.
Will be the matchup of the game.
This post was edited on 12/4/17 at 9:35 am
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:37 am to SummerOfGeorge
Look for a repeat of the Auburn game for both teams. Clemson is better than AU stopping the run and unless Hurts can throw better it could be a beat down worse than the IB.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:44 am to okietiger
This is easily the best D Bama will see all season, their front 4 are all going pro. The game will come down to the same thing it came down to last year, JHs inability to throw the ball down the field, esp being harassed all game. Bama isn't good enough to beat Clemson with one dimension on offense.
I think Clemson wins by 10 and then handles UGA in the final by around the same margin. I'm pulling for the SEC but I don't see it this year.
I think Clemson wins by 10 and then handles UGA in the final by around the same margin. I'm pulling for the SEC but I don't see it this year.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 9:49 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Whoever wins on 3rd down will win the game
Posted on 12/4/17 at 10:14 am to okietiger
Yeah I was expecting Clemson to be slightly favored myself but we won't know what the smart money gamblers think until just before the game.
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