It's almost perfectly aligned with the Vegas line (Georgia -2.5), and since the national scoring average is closer to 28 points or so, it gives a slight overall edge to the defenses. (sbnation.com)
Furthermore we believed that oddsmakers would continue to overvalue home court advantage, thus improving our overall edge. (sportsinsights.com)
An easier (on paper) semifinal matchup means that the Tide have the overall edge. (sbnation.com)