Alabama was one of four programs featured in college football’s first inaugural playoff last season. According to 5Dimes and Pregames.com’s RJ Bell, Alabama’s (+180) odds are strong to make the four-team playoff for a second time in 2015. The Crimson Tide trails TCU (+140) and Ohio State (-230) for the third-best odds of getting back to the College Football Playoff.

Final Four Playoff odds (via 5dimes)
OSU -230
TCU +140
Bama +180
FSU +300
Org +310
USC, Aub +350
Bay +400
Geo +450
Clem +500
Mich St +550

— RJ Bell (@RJinVegas) June 29, 2015

5Dimes released an article Monday on the teams that have the best odds of getting into the four-team big dance this season. Here is a breakdown of the 2015-2016 CFB playoff odds.

1. Ohio State (-230)
2. TCU (+140)
3. Alabama (+180)
4. Florida State (+300)
5. Auburn, USC (+350)
6. Baylor (+400)
7. Georgia (+450)
8. Clemson (+500)
9. Michigan State (+550)

Stephen M. Smith is a staff writer and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine, Pick Six Previews and SB Nation. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.

Stephen M. Smith

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.