2019 College Football Championship Predictions and Winning Odds
The day is almost upon us. On January 7th, the 2019 NCAA National Championships will kick off as the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers battle for the crown. Its going to be nothing short of an epic matchup. Youve got the defending champions, the Crimson Tide, looking to secure another championship, while the Clemson Tigers look to stop a winning streak before it happens. With that said, were going to take a look at the predictions and odds of the championship game. You might find that they already align with your own predictions or they might differ. Lets take a look!
The 2019 NCAA National Championship Odds
As many of you have already guessed, the Alabama Crimson Tide are the favorites. Early results from the Westgate put Alabama as a 6.5-point favorite, while BetOnline favored Alabama by 9-points. SportsLine also predicts that the Crimson Tide will be the champions, and have listed them as a 6-point favorite. But not everyone sees Alabama as the side to come out victorious. Bleacher Report has predicted that Clemson will come out with a close victory over Alabama, predicting a score of 37-34. A case can be made for both sides, considering the sheer dominance of Alabama this season as well as Clemsons significantly improved offense. Alabama vs. Clemson: A Quick Comparison
Heres a quick a reminder: Both teams have faced each other before and both have won championship titles. As it stands, Alabama has won two championships, and Clemson, one. But heres the kicker - Alabama beat Clemson in the 2016 NCAA National Championship, 35-31. So Clemson is no doubt looking to avenge that loss come January 7th. Now for the nitty-gritty. Alabama has a formidable offense, that can (and usually does) bulldoze any team once they find a good rhythm. Case in point, Alabama trampled over Oklahoma, bringing the game to a 28-0 score with less than two minutes played in the second quarter.
With that said, the Crimson Tide have shown some vulnerability - theyll force turnovers if backed into a corner. Georgia did it to them in the SEC championship, almost bringing Alabama to a loss. If Clemson can do the same, theres a chance for them to seize a win no matter how narrow that may be. Lets not forget the leagues favorite, Tua Tagovailoa. Hes dealt with his share of injuries but when hes in good health, theres no team out there with a strong enough defense to shut him or Alabamas wide receivers down. 
The danger for Alabama is that Lawrence can pick apart their defense with the wide receivers he has at his side. Were talking about the powerhouse quartet of Justyn Ross, Tee Higgins, Amari Rodgers, and Hunter Renfrow - all of whom Lawrence can connect with at ease. Alabama wont be able to contain them all and with Lawrences pass precision, there will be opportunities for these receivers to reach deep and score some big touchdowns.