Early betting trends suggest very tight championship game
By Paul Harvey
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Georgia and Alabama are gearing up for Monday’s National Championship Game in Atlanta, and the early betting trends suggest that the battle between the two teams may be a tight one.
According to ESPN gambling writer David Payne Purdum, there is less than $1,000 separating the two teams. There is certainly enough evidence to make a case for either team winning, and it sounds like betters are having a tough time deciding where to place their money.
Alabama dominated a defensive battle against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl while Georgia went on to win a shootout over Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl. While this game will likely not be as high scoring as the Rose Bowl, both teams look prepared to go toe-to-toe with one another regardless of the game tempo.
Early betting action on UGA-Alabama very even @CGTechnology_. "Less than $1K separating both teams," says @jsimbal.
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) January 3, 2018
Who would you put money on in the championship?
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
