FOX Sports betting analyst explains why Cincinnati will play Alabama close in CFP semifinal
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Alabama is an unsurprising favorite against Cincinnati in one of the College Football Playoff semifinals this year. The teams are set to meet in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 31.
According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, the Crimson Tide are a -13.5 favorite to defeat the Bearcats and advance to the national championship game in Indianapolis. Cousin Sal believes the number is a little high. He points to Cincinnati's efficiency of quarterback Desmond Ridder and the defense's ability to generate turnovers.