Behind the Georgia-Alabama opening line, and what caused it to move

Georgia is 3-point favorite over Alabama in the national championship game. Caesars Sportsbook reported taking two $110,000 bets on Georgia on Saturday in Nevada. The same bettor also bet Georgia to win the championship at +135 prior to the semifinals. More bets (70%) and more money (68%) were wagered on the Crimson Tide than on Bulldogs. Georgia was around 6-points favorite in their first meeting back in December.

Tampa Bay beat New York Jets in a close game. The money-line market on Bucs-Jets was one of the most lopsided markets all season. Home teams enjoyed their best record against the spread of this season Sunday. Bengals' dramatic 34-31 win over the Chiefs clinched AFC North title and cashed a big bet for a bettor in Michigan. Packers beat Vikings 37-10 in prime-time game, which hurt some sportsbooks. DraftKings sportsbook director Johnny Avello said Sunday's wins were bigger than losses. He added that the company likes to see more wins than loses.

The Rose Bowl between Ohio State and Utah was a big success for Las Vegas sportsbooks. Caesars Sportsbooks bet more money on Georgia-Michigan than any other football game this year. WynnBET reported nearly 95% of the money bet on the Orange Bowl's outright winner was on Michigan. More money was bet than on any bowl game at The Borgata in Atlantic City. The total in the Sugar Bowl was higher than the total.

Oklahoma State came from 21 points down to beat Notre Dame 37-35 in the Fiesta Bowl. Caesars Sportsbook reported taking a $1,000 bet on the Cowboys when they were 8-1. Los Angeles Clippers upset Brooklyn Nets 120-116 as 13.5-point underdogs.