Odds to Win the 2018-19 College Football National Championship: Crimson Tide Alone at the Top

Alabama football is no stranger to being favored to win the College Football Playoff National Championship, and oddsmakers are united in predicting the Crimson Tide to once again emerge triumphant on college football’s biggest stage in 2018-19.

The Alabama Crimson Tide are the +175 favorites to go all the way in 2018-19.

At Bovada, Alabama was listed as the undisputed +175 faves to win the title game as of June 15, with Clemson (+600), Ohio State (+700), Georgia (+750), Michigan (+1600), Wisconsin (+1600), Washington (+2200), Oklahoma (+2500), Penn State (+2500) and Auburn (+2500) rounding out the top 10.

There have been plenty of odds moves since the book released its updated championship odds after Alabama edged Georgia 26-23 in overtime in the 2017-18 College Football Playoff National Championship. Since then, ’Bama has moved from +275 to +175, while Ohio State (+750 to +700) and Wisconsin (+2200 to +1800) have also seen their odds improve. Plenty of squads have seen their chances worsen, however, as Michigan (+900 to +1600), Penn State (+1100 to +2500), Oklahoma (+1800 to +2500), Auburn (+2000 to +2500), Texas (+2000 to +4500) and Miami (FL) (+2200 to +2800) tumbled down the oddsboard.

Saban’s recruiting dominance paves the way for more ’Bama domination

Since the NCAA switched to its current playoff format in 2014, Alabama has made it to the final on three occasions, winning twice in that span. Master recruiter Nick Saban once again showcased his prowess in luring talented players to Tuscaloosa, as Saban has 13 of the ESPN top 300 players in the nation committed to play for this team in 2018-19. Since 2008, 48.3 percent of five-star recruits who played for Alabama have been drafted in the first round of the NFL draft. It’s easy to see why the Tide continue to be a top choice for young players looking to impress NFL scouts.

Much like college basketball, there’s plenty of parity in college football, so don’t be surprised if a team that’s relatively low on the list makes a run for the College Football Playoff. Here’s a look at Bovada’s full odds for the 2018-19 NCAAF campaign. Which school do you think is offering the most value?

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Odds as of June 15 at Bovada