Betting Analysis: Alabama Crimson Tide and AFC Championship Odds Breakdown

Betting Analysis: Alabama Crimson Tide and AFC Championship Odds Breakdown

By Michael Davidson

February 25, 2025 at 09:48 AM

ESPN Cleveland analysts Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana shared their expert betting picks for Week 1 College Football and AFC Championship odds.

AFC Championship Betting Analysis:

  • Kansas City Chiefs are current favorites (+250)
  • Matt Fontana favors higher-value picks:
    • Buffalo Bills (+550)
    • Cleveland Browns (+750, fourth-best odds)
  • Baltimore Ravens sitting at +650 (third-best odds)

Alabama vs Miami Week 1 Analysis:

  • Alabama favored by 18.5 points
  • New QB Bryce Young starting for Crimson Tide
  • Both analysts picking Alabama to cover despite:
    • Large spread
    • First game with new quarterback
  • Fontana's reasoning: "Every time I bet against Alabama they always stick it to me"

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