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Alabama is the only team more likely than not to make 2018’s College Football Playoff, per betting odds

Casinos have playoff odds out for seven college football teams.

CFP National Championship presented by AT&T - Alabama v Georgia
CFP National Championship presented by AT&T - Alabama v Georgia
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Spring football is just ending, but already there are odds from the online sports books on which teams will make the College Football Playoff.

Tuesday, BetOnline.com released make/miss playoff odds for seven teams. And to the surprise of no one, Alabama is the only team more likely to make then miss.

Alabama’s “make” side is at -220 odds, meaning a bettor would need to lay $220 to net $100. The “miss” side is +175, meaning a $100 bet would net $175. Alabama won the championship in 2017 with true freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa coming off the bench, and returns a ton of production. Alabama is the most talented team in the nation, and is tied for No. 1 in Bill Connelly’s early S&P+ ratings.

Clemson is close at -105/-125. The Tigers managed to keep all four members of the best defensive line in the nation from turning pro and will be big favorites in all 12 games.

Ohio State is next at +150/-180. The Buckeyes dodge Wisconsin from the West Division, and Michigan must come to Columbus. A trip to Happy Valley could be tough, but this is a manageable schedule.

Georgia, likely due to an incredibly weak SEC East division, comes in at +175/-220. Georgia lost a lot of its special 2017 squad, and could be just a year away from a special run in 2019. Can Georgia get back a year ahead of schedule?

Somewhat surprisingly, Michigan is next at +220/-280. But the Wolverines recently had Ole Miss QB transfer Shea Patterson’s eligibility for this season approved, and before the 2017 season, many pointed to 2018 as the year of Michigan.

Penn State checked in at +300/-400. The oddsmakers must feel very confident in a Big Ten East team making the playoff.

And Oklahoma brings up the rear at +350/-500. I guess losing Baker Mayfield is worth a lot.

No Pac-12 teams were listed.

Which odds do you like? What teams do you think should be added?

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