deskgameJalen Milroe playing a full game is why Alabama could win as the favorite. According to Nick Kelly, the dual-threat Milroe and the rest of the NFL-Draft eligible Crimson Tide players to participate, as they are “here to win,” according to Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer.
deskgameCam Thomas is leading the way for Brooklyn in scoring at 23.8 points per game. He ranks second in the league in free throw percentage, at a 90.4% clip. Nic Claxton remains a steady presence down low, as he leads the Nets with 7.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. Last season, he averaged 2.1 blocks per game, so expect that average to increase. If he can play through a back injury, Brooklyn will be better equipped to handle Towns.
deskgameThe Steelers are well-balanced, while the Ravens are overly reliant on Jackson and Co. I predict Pittsburgh’s defense to get enough stops to cover the 3.5-point spread, and potentially win the game outright.
deskgameGeorgia (11-2) rides into the Sugar Bowl with a four-game winning streak. The Bulldogs took the SEC title for the 15th time and notched a CFP bye with their overtime win over Texas. But moving onto the semifinal is a taller task without starting quarterback Carson Beck. He underwent elbow surgery and his season is done.
deskgameThe numerous offensive replacements must step up, otherwise, Michigan will have difficulties scoring even once against Alabama.
