Posted on 01/07/2022 2:22:42 PM PST by BenLurkin
"Mattress Mack," also known as Houston furniture store owner Jim McIngvale, has placed a $1.2 million bet on the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (+125) to defeat the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship (Jan. 10, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN).
Should he win the bet, placed through Caesars Sportsbook, McIngvale would win $1.5 million.
Mattress Mack said Georgia (-3) being listed as an early favorite got his attention and created a promotion at his stores tied to Alabama.
(Excerpt) Read more at espn.com ...
I think it comes down to the Quarterbacks, I think Bama has the edge. But Georgia has the intangibles, especially that huge chip on their shoulder.
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