The Indiana Hoosiers will face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal on New Year’s Day.
Kickoff for the Rose Bowl is set for 4 p.m. ET. The information below looks at the latest odds, betting splits, key stats, and best ways to bet this matchup on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Game Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook
Spread: Indiana -7 (-112) | Alabama +7 (-108)
Moneyline: Indiana -245 | Alabama +200
Total: 47.5 (Over -115 / Under -105)
Betting Splits for Alabama vs. Indiana
- Spread splits: 53% of bets / 37% of handle on Alabama +7
- Moneyline splits: 37% of bets / 63% of handle on Alabama
- Total splits: 64% of bets / 66% of handle on Over 47.5
The betting trends for this matchup are interesting, with more wagers backing Alabama +7, but less of the overall handle. The opposite is true for the moneyline, with the 37% of total bets and 63% of the handle placed on the Crimson Tide.
More common ground is found on the game total, with 64% of the bets and 66% of the handle backing the over of 47.5 points.
You also can check out updated betting splits here as late money continues to come in.
Stats to Know (2025)
- Against the spread (ATS): Indiana went a perfect 13-0 overall this season and 8-5 against the spread. Alabama went 11-3 overall and 9-4-1 against the spread.
- Offensive Efficiency: Indiana boasts one of the top offenses in college football, scoring the nation’s fourth-most points per game with 41.9. Alabama ranks 33rd among FBS teams in scoring, averaging 31.2 points per game.
- Defensive Efficiency: Indiana is allowing 10.8 points per game this season, which ranks second in the country. Alabama has held opponents to 17.9 points per game, the 13th-best mark.
- Rushing Production: Indiana is a pass-oriented team that rushes the ball on just 44.9% of plays. The Hoosiers rank 120th in rush attempts per game (30.7), 125th in rushing yards per game (97.9), and 127th in yards per carry (3.2). Alabama leans on its rushing attack at a higher rate, running the ball 59.4% of the time. The Crimson Tide ranks 27th in rushing attempts per game (40.4), 11th in rushing yards per game (214.8), and 14th in yards per rush attempt (5.3).
- Passing Production: Indiana owns the 40th-best completion percentage (64.4%), rank 22nd in passing yards per game (270.2), and 46th in yards per pass play (7.6). Alabama ranks fifth in completion rate (70%), 50th in passing yards per game (241), and sixth in yards per pass play (9.2)
Players to Watch (Most-Bet Props)
- Elijah Sarratt (Indiana) – Anytime TD (-115)
- Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana) – Anytime TD (+145)
- Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) – Anytime TD (+215)
- Ryan Hemby (Indiana) – Anytime TD (-110)
- Germie Bernard (Alabama) – Anytime TD (+145)
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Prediction & Best Bets
Projected final score: Indiana 38, Alabama 30
Moneyline: Indiana
Spread: Indiana -7
Total: Over 47.5
Alabama has become increasingly one-dimensional as the season has progressed, as its ground production continues to slip. The Crimson Tide was limited to 28 rushing yards on 25 rushing attempts in its first-round win against Oklahoma. The outlook doesn’t appear much better against Indiana, which ranks third in opponents’ rushing yards allowed and 12th in yards per carry.
With wet weather conditions in mind, I am backing the team with the better running game. No team has been fully capable of neutralizing Indiana’s ground attack, and Alabama has given up 20+ points in eight of its 14 games. Expect both offenses to break free for some points in this game, but for Indiana to have more gas in the tank.