2020 National Championship Game odds, spread: Clemson vs. LSU picks, best predictions from expert who's 10-5

Clemson Tigers take on LSU Tigers in the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday at 8 p.m. ET from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The ACC-champion Tigers are seeking their third national title in five seasons. LSU is a 5.5-point favorite. SportsLine's Emory Hunt is an expert who has a 10-5 record on college football picks against-the-spread in games involving Clemson or LSU over the past two seasons and has returned a whopping $3,178 to bettors.

Hunt is sharing his 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship point-spread selection over at SportsLine. Clemson and LSU are playing each other in 2020. The Tigers have covered the spread in four consecutive neutral-site games.

LSU has covered the spread in 10 of last 11 postseason games. Clemson has won the last four neutral-site games against LSU.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire was injured in practice and was doubtful for the Peach Bowl. He played in the game and had two carries for 14 yards. Coach Ed Orgeron expects him to be at full strength for Monday's championship game.

Clemson is the favorite in the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The Tigers have beaten Alabama in two of the past three national championship games. They overcame a 16-0 deficit against Ohio State last year.

Hunt is leaning over the total but his stronger play is on the spread. Hunt has found a critical x-factor that makes one side of thespread hit hard.