A wild and wacky 2020-21 college football season is coming to an end when the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes collide with the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship Game on January 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida.
The 12-0 Crimson Tide are set as an 8-point favorite to win the national championship, with the total soaring at 75.5 points. Be sure to read our full betting preview for this matchup. However, the purpose of this article is to take a look at some of the prop betting options available to wager on for this game.
Online sportsbook Bovada has released many national championship game prop bets for you to try your hand at, including alternate spread, totals and more precise options such as the first scoring method and what the first turnover will be.
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National Championship Game Prop Bets
There are two prop bets that I think are worth a stab for this game, though there are many that intrigue me.
The first, I believe, is a slam dunk (oops, wrong sport): “Will there be a score in the first 5:30 of the first quarter?” The Yes option is -175 and No is +135. With a total set at 75.5 points and two potent offenses colliding, I could see an opening-drive score within five minutes at -175, no problem.
The second prop that I like providing a little more value is for the “longest touchdown yardage in the game” at OVER or UNDER 67.5 yards with the OVER at -115 and the UNDER at -125. Personally, with playmakers all over the place like Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama and explosive Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone breaks through for a quick strike.
Here’s a look at the full list of prop odds for the national title game between Ohio State and Alabama.
National Championship Game MVP Winner
Winner | Odds |
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Mac Jones | +350 |
Justin Fields | +400 |
DeVonta Smith | +450 |
Najee Harris | +600 |
Trey Sermon | +1000 |
Chris Olave | +1600 |
Garrett Wilson | +1600 |
Jaylen Waddle | +1600 |
John Metchie III | +1600 |
Master Teague III | +1600 |
Jeremy Ruckert | +2000 |
Brian Robinson Jr. | +2500 |
Jahleel Billingsley | +3300 |
Jameson Williams | +3300 |
Jase McClellan | +3300 |
Luke Farrell | +3300 |
Miller Forristall | +3300 |
Roydell Williams | +3300 |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba | +4000 |
Demario McCall | +5000 |
Javon Baker | +5000 |
Major Tennison | +5000 |
Miyan Williams | +5000 |
Steele Chambers | +5000 |
Xavier Johnson | +5000 |
Xavier Williams | +5000 |
As is the case with most MVP races whether it be for a season or game award, the quarterbacks are almost always the favorites and the same can be said for this year’s national championship game, with Mac Jones (ALA) and Justin Fields (OSU) the top two names on the list.
That said, in a year in which a wide receiver won the Heisman Trophy, I’m going to look elsewhere for my MVP pick. There are three names that I like on this list, each with odds of +1000 or longer. The first two are somewhat contingent on Ohio State winning the national championship: RB Trey Sermon at +1000 and WR Chris Olave at +1600.
Sermon has amassed over 500 yards and three touchdowns between the Big Ten championship game and the CFP semifinal game vs Clemson. If the Oklahoma transfer can start running downhill in the national championship game and leads the Buckeyes to victory, +1000 is a steal.
A similar story could be written about Olave, who is Fields’ No. 1 target. Olave missed the Big Ten championship game and it was noticed as Fields wasn’t in top form. But the junior from California returned to collect six catches for 132 yards and two majors vs Clemson. A No. 1 WR at +1600 – why not?
My third pick is a risky one but potentially a diamond in the rough. I’m looking at Jaylen Waddle at +1600. The Alabama wide receiver was injured on the opening kickoff of the Crimson Tide’s fifth game of the season against Tennessee. Prior to that contest, Waddle had secured 25 catches for 557 yards with four touchdowns in just four games and was the No. 1 receiver before DeVonta Smith ascended to that role and took home the Heisman. Currently, Waddle is practicing and is a game-time decision for Monday, but if he’s healthy and in the lineup, he may turn heads and cash at 16/1.
National Championship Game Score Props
Highest-Scoring Half
Winner | Odds |
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First Half | -120 |
Second Half & Overtime | -120 |
First-Half Winning Margin
Outcome | Odds |
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Ohio State by 1-3 Points | +1400 |
Ohio State by 4-6 Points | +1600 |
Ohio State by 7-9 Points | +1000 |
Ohio State by 10-12 Points | +1600 |
Ohio State by 13 Or More Points | +550 |
Alabama by 1-3 Points | +1200 |
Alabama by 4-6 Points | +1400 |
Alabama by 7-9 Points | +750 |
Alabama by 10-12 Points | +1000 |
Alabama by 13 Or More Points | +175 |
Tie | +850 |
End Of Game Winning Margin
Outcome | Odds |
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Ohio State by 1-6 Points | +750 |
Ohio State by 7-12 Points | +1200 |
Ohio State by 13-18 Points | +1900 |
Ohio State by 19-24 Points | +3500 |
Ohio State by 25-30 Points | +5000 |
Ohio State by 31-36 Points | +6600 |
Ohio State by 37-42 Points | +10000 |
Ohio State by 43 Or More Points | +10000 |
Alabama by 1-6 Points | +525 |
Alabama by 7-12 Points | +525 |
Alabama by 13-18 Points | +675 |
Alabama by 19-24 Points | +900 |
Alabama by 25-30 Points | +1300 |
Alabama by 31-36 Points | +1400 |
Alabama by 37-42 Points | +2500 |
Alabama by 43 Or More Points | +1900 |
First Score Method
Outcome | Odds |
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Touchdown | -550 |
Field Goal | +400 |
Any Other | +4000 |
First Score Method - Ohio State
Outcome | Odds |
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Touchdown | -650 |
Field Goal | +400 |
Any Other | +4000 |
First Score Method - Alabama
Outcome | Odds |
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Touchdown | -650 |
Field Goal | +400 |
Any Other | +4000 |
Odd/Even Total Points
Outcome | Odds |
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Even | -110 |
Odd | -120 |
Double Result
Outcome | Odds |
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Alabama/Alabama | -130 |
Ohio State/Ohio State | +333 |
Ohio State/Alabama | +600 |
Alabama/Ohio State | +1000 |
Tie/Alabama | +1500 |
Tie/Ohio State | +2200 |
Ohio State/Tie | +3000 |
Alabama/Tie | +4000 |
Tie/Tie | +4000 |
Total Points Range End Of Regulation
Outcome | Odds |
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Between 0-20 Points | +10000 |
Between 21-30 Points | +8000 |
Between 31-40 Points | +3300 |
Between 41-50 Points | +1300 |
Between 51-60 Points | +600 |
Between 61-70 Points | +340 |
71 or More Points | -140 |
Race To 10 Points
Winner | Odds |
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Alabama | -170 |
Ohio State | +140 |
Neither | +10000 |
National Championship Game Touchdown Props
Longest Touchdown Yardage In The Game
Outcome | Odds |
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OVER 67.5 Yards | -115 |
UNDER 67.5 Yards | -125 |
National Championship Game Defense/Special Teams Props
Will a Special Teams or Defensive TD be Scored?
National Championship Game Props
Will The Team That Scores First Win The Game?
The First Score Of The Game - Exact Outcome
Outcome | Odds |
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Alabama Touchdown | EVEN |
Ohio State Touchdown | +145 |
Alabama Field Goal | +800 |
Ohio State Field Goal | +900 |
Alabama Any Other Score | +5000 |
Ohio State Any Other Score | +5000 |
Will There Be a Score In The First 5:30 Of The First Quarter?
Will Either Team Score 3 Unanswered Times In The Game?
Will The Game Go To Overtime?
Outcome | Odds |
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Yes | +800 |
No | -2000 |
The First Turnover Of The Game Will Be?
Outcome | Odds |
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Interception | -170 |
Fumble | +130 |
No Turnovers In The Game | +700 |
Team To Call The First Timeout In The Game
Outcome | Odds |
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Ohio State | -120 |
Alabama | -120 |
Team To Get The First Penalty In The Game
Outcome | Odds |
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Ohio State | -120 |
Alabama | -120 |
First Team To Score
Winner | Odds |
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Alabama | -145 |
Ohio State | +110 |
National Championship Game Exotic Props
Online sportsbook BetOnline also has a great list of national championship game prop options that you can wager on, including some fun options listed below.
DeVonta Smith: Total Touchdowns
Outcome | Odds |
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OVER 1.5 Touchdowns | -130 |
UNDER 1.5 Touchdowns | -110 |
Will Either Team Take Lead After Trailing By 15 Points Or More?
Which Will Be Said First?
Winner | Odds |
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Heisman | -300 |
Lawrence | +200 |
Winner | Odds |
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Buckeyes | -130 |
Tide | -110 |
Winner | Odds |
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Dabo | -300 |
Urban | +200 |
Will Both Teams Score At Least 30 Points?
Will Either Starting QB Not Finish The Game?
Will Either Team Score 50 Or More Points?