Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction

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The college football bowl season is nearing a completion, but the top games of the year are still set to take place. The Alabama Crimson Tide will be taking on the Michigan Wolverines on New Year’s Day in one of the College Football Playoffs Semifinals matchups. 

This is going to be a matchup of two of the top college football programs in history, and that should lead to one of the most highly-anticipated college bowls. Here is a look at the Rose Bowl CFP semifinal odds, and some of the top wagers to make on this game. 

Game Information 

Rose Bowl

ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE vs MICHIGAN WOLVERINES

Location of the Game: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

Date and Time: Monday, January 1, 5:00 PM ET

Reason: 2023 Rose Bowl / CFP Semifinal

How to watch: watchlivesports.co

AI Betting Picks

ODDS	AI BETTING PICKS
OVER/UNDER	Under 44.5
SPREAD/MONEYLINE	Michigan Wolverines -1.5

This is going to be the best game on the NCAAF schedule, and the Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal odds reflect that number. There will be plenty of people making Alabama predictions ahead of this matchup, and there is a reason to trust in this team.

The Michigan odds to win the CFP have been solid all season long, and this team has just continued to deliver and win the biggest games of the year. Both teams have been able to get through NCAAF injuries this season, and the top players will be on the field in this big matchup. 

Alabama is going to be a tough team to deal with, but Michigan is clearly the better overall team. The Michigan Wolverines will take control of this game, and beat the Alabama Crimson Tide by at least a field goal in the Rose Bowl Game. 

Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal Odds

The Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal odds are now out for this matchup, and the spread is as tight as it could be. Michigan is a 1.5-point betting favorite in this game, and that means that the moneyline odds are tight as well.

You can also make NCAAF picks on the total number of points in this Alabama Crimson Tide vs Washington Huskies matchup. That betting line is currently sitting at 44.5 total points, and that’s a relatively low number for two talented offensive teams. 

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Crimson Tide Rolling on Offense

The NCAAF odds for the Alabama Crimson Tide were not looking good at one point this season, but quarterback Jalen Milroe was able to bounce back in a big way. Milroe was actually benched at one point this season, but he still threw for 2,718 yards and 23 touchdowns this season. 

Running the football has also been a huge key for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and they are averaging 172 rushing yards per game this season. It’s going to take a balanced attack for Alabama against a strong Michigan team, and that will be the focus for the Crimson Tide. 

This Alabama defense has also been trending in the right direction, and that unit was able to slow down the mighty Georgia Bulldogs. Alabama will need to play their best game of the season on both sides of the football if they want to win this matchup. 

Wolverines Winning With Defense

The Michigan Wolverines were able to get to the top of the NCAAF standings in the Big Ten Conference again this year, and they are once again without a loss. Michigan entered the year with plenty of hype, and they were able to live up to that hype at every single turn. 

Quarterback JJ McCarthy threw for 2,630 yards this season, and he can also make some plays with his legs. Running back Blake Corum found the end zone 24 times this season, and he is going to be a huge key for Michigan. 

This Wolverines team was among the best in the country on defense this season, and they don’t allow touchdowns often. Michigan is going to be coming after Milroe in this game, and that could allow their secondary to make some plays in the secondary. 

There is a ton of pressure on the Wolverines to win in the CFP after disappointment last year, and they look like they have the talent to get that done. 

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