FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Clemson, in Atlanta. Wilkins is grateful for the journey he has taken during his final college season. But he says he hasn’t reached his destination yet. The second-ranked Tigers take on No. 1 Alabama for the national title on Monday night, Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jon Barash, File)Associated Press
Here is Alabama’s point total in the last three National Championship Games:
2015 . . . 45
2016 . . . 31
2017 . . . 26
Mix in the fact that Clemson has allowed more than 31 points just once in its last 30 games (against arch-rival South Carolina) and we’re in.
We are seeing Under 30.5 and Under 31.5 for the Alabama point total. I do not have to tell you that if it goes below 30, it can become problematic. But we are very comfortable at taking the Under anything above 30.
Pick: Alabama Under 31.5