Michigan vs. Alabama Betting Line – Week 1 2012 College Football: 70 Percent on Tide

The Michigan vs. Alabama betting line for Week 1 of the new College Football season featured a number of -12.5 on the Crimson Tide.  They were getting between 65 percent and 70 percent of the early action across the board.  WagerWeb.com was offering betting on this game with a limited time only FREE up to $2000 signup bonus for qualified new customers (restrictions do apply so see site for details). 

What you need to know before betting the Michigan vs. Alabama game:

*The Sagarin Ratings suggest the line on this game should be Alabama -19.

*Wolverines Quarterback Denard Robinson and Head Coach Brady Hoke are widely credited for helping to turn this program around with a 10-2 regular season record last year. Robinson set the NCAA record for most rushing yards by a quarterback (1,702).
*Michigan will enter the 2012 season having lost significant talent on the defensive line. 

*There have not been any recent meetings between these two schools.  The last head-to-head took place in 2000.

* Wolverines are 9-2-1 Against The Spread in their last 12 non-conference games.  The Crimson Tide are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 non-conference games.

*The Tide are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games in September.
*Alabama is a favorite to win the 2013 BCS Championship with a potential payout of $350 on every $100 bet. 

- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com