The Alabama Crimson Tide finished undefeated with a 13-0 record last season and was crowned the National Champions at the end of the year. The Crimson Tide throttled the Ohio State Buckeyes, 52-24, and now have their eyes set on a repeat year. However, fans can expect to see a much different team this year than the team that won the National Championship last season.
With some key losses at primary positions, Head Coach Nick Saban will have his work cut out for him this season. The challenge in front of him will be shaping this new team into championship contenders while building on the success they had last year. If any coach is up to the task, it’s Nick Saban.
Alabama Crimson Tide Futures Betting Odds
Alabama Crimson Tide National Champions Odds: +225
Alabama Crimson Tide Conference Champion Odds: -125
Alabama Crimson Tide Win Total Odds: Over 11.5 Wins (+100) vs. Under 11.5 Wins (-125)
Alabama Crimson Tide To Make The College Football Playoff Odds: Yes (68.2% ) vs. No (31.8)
The good news for the Crimson Tide is they aren’t in a rebuilding process just because they lost players over the offseason. They have a great base to start with, and they did their homework doing the recruiting process to bring in some real talent. With a coach like Nick Saban, you can’t underestimate what Alabama can do this year which is why they still have the best odds to win the National Championship.
Remember that there will be a learning curve due to the fact that they’ll have a lot of young players. That isn’t to say they aren’t up to the task, just that they might need a little more refining before looking like the National Champions they were last season. A great future bet to make is the over 11.5 win total. The Crimson Tide might’ve lost a few players, but they have a very generous schedule in front of them.
Alabama Crimson Tide Offseason Grade: A+
Key Additions: (Terrion Arnold, Safety), (Jacorey Brooks, Wide Receiver), (JC Latham & Tommy Brockermeyer, Offensive Tackle), (Dallas Turner, Edge)
Key Departures: (Mac Jones, QB) (Najee Harris, RB) (DeVonta Smith, WR)
The Crimson Tide earned the highest-ranked recruiting class in college football history. This organization is dedicated to going back to the College Football Playoffs. Each of the recruits brings a level of intensity back to Alabama, which saw three of their best offensive players head to the NFL.
Jacorey Brooks, graded as a five-star recruit, will step into the same shoes left behind by DeVonta Smith. After losing a star quarterback like Mac Jones, if you thought Alabama would need to evaluate the position, you thought wrong. Bryce Young is already poised to look like a Heisman Trophy favorite before the season starts.
Overall, the Crimson Tide might’ve lost some key players essential to the team, but they made up for it with the best recruiting class college football has ever seen. They even made sure to add some key prospects on the defensive side of the ball, ensuring they have the best group possible heading into the season.
Alabama Crimson Tide 2021 Preview
The Crimson Tide are already favored as the team to win this year’s college football playoffs, with good reason. They have arguably the best head coach that college football has ever seen and had the top recruiting class. Alabama has always prepared well for a season, so we shouldn’t expect them to disappoint this season.
Bryce Young is well equipped to lead this team and is currently at +300 to win the Heisman this year. Pair him with five-star recruit Jacorey Brooks, and you’ve got another dynamite offense, ready to lead Alabama into the playoffs.
Alabama Crimson Tide Futures Best Bets
The best way to approach betting on the futures for the Crimson Tide is with the understanding that there will be a learning curve for this team. A great bet, though, is the over 11.5 win total as this team should have no trouble securing 12 wins. The -125 to win the conference is a great bet to consider as well, seeing as their led by the greatest coach in college football.
Unfortunately, taking them +300 to win the National Championship this year is just slightly too risky as this is a very young team, and there are more stable options
