ABC College Football Game of the Week Free Pick: Michigan vs. Alabama
By ATSSportsline.com
ARLINGTON, TX (ATS Consultants) – The defending national champs, No. 2 Alabama, facing a tough test in No. 8 Michigan at 8PM ET from Cowboys Stadium.
Alabama was 12-1 overall last season and 9-4 against the spread. The Crimson Tide was 2-2 ATS in non-conference action and 1-0 ATS in games at a neutral site. Michigan was 11-2 during the 2011 season and 7-4-1 against the spread. The Wolverines were 3-2 ATS in non-conference play and 0-1 ATS at a neutral site.
Odds: The oddsmakers have Alabama as the favorite in this game, giving the Tide a point spread of -14 against Michigan. The over/under total has been set at 45.5 points.
Line Movement: Opening odds had Alabama favored by 11 points. Over the last month, the spread has made a steady climb up to 14 points.
Public Betting: Of the wagers that have been placed on this game, 57% are going on Alabama -14 points against Michigan on Saturday night. Be sure to click on the public betting link to get the latest odds and betting percentages.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: Alabama is 7-2 ATS vs. non-conference opponents. This is a big-time matchup played this early in the season with two top ten teams going after it from Arlington, Texas. This is about defense against offense. Michigan QB Denard Robinson is a Heisman candidate but will have his hands full against a very good Alabama defense that just re-loads. Nico Johnson leads a very talented linebacking corps, while safety Robert Lester, who stayed in school, has grabbed 10 picks in two seasons. QB A.J. McCarron returns after tossing for 2,634 yards and 16 TDs. He also had a big game against LSU, in their 21-0 win for the BCS Championship game. Michigan will be outclassed in this one.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: ALABAMA -14
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