Week 13 College Football Odds, Spreads, and Early Predictions for Opening Games

• Odds are out for college football’s Week 13, which includes unbeaten #5 Indiana (10-0) at #2 Ohio State (9-1)
• The only other ranked-vs-ranked game is #24 Army (9-0) vs #8 Notre Dame (9-1)
• See the opening Week 14 college football odds, plus my favorite early line to target

For most teams in contention for the College Football Playoff bracket, Week 13 is the calm before the storm. But that doesn’t mean the slate is without its headliners, in particular, a top-five matchup between the #5 Indiana Hoosiers and #2 Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus. Week 13 also brings a crucible for undefeated #24 Army, which travels to South Bend to face #8 Notre Dame. The table below lists the opening NCAAF Week 13 odds for all matchups.

Week 13 College Football Odds

With the likes of Georgia and Tennessee playing non-con games against G5 opponents, there are some absolutely massive spreads on the board this week. The Volunteers are laying 40.5 at home against UTEP, while the Bulldogs are laying 44.5 at home against UMass.

 In Columbus, Ohio State has opened as a big 10.5-point home favorite against Indiana, while in South Bend, Noter Dame is laying more than two touchdowns (-16.5) against undefeated Army.

There’s also one truly eye-popping game total on the board in Week 13: the  between East Carolina and North Texas has a total of 72.5, which is nearly a touchdown higher than any other game. The second-highest is 66.5 in Texas Tech vs OK State.

Sascha Paruk’s 2024 NCAAF betting record: 12-6 (+3.02 units)

Early NCAAF Week 13 Pick: Army (+16.5) vs Notre Dame

Coincidentally, this will be the second time this season that Notre Dame (9-1, 7-2-1 ATS) has played an unbeaten military institute that’s ranked #24 in the nation. Back in Week 7, the Irish ran over then-#24 Navy (6-0 at the time) by a score of 51-14 as 13.5-point neutral-field favorites at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

But – close your ears, Midshipmen – Army (9-0, 7-1-1 ATS) is a significantly better team than Navy. Navy has gone onto lose three of its last four and has a -1.7 rating in ESPN’s college football power index. Army, while not verging on the top ten by any means, is +5.2 and has the single-best ATS record in the nation this season.

Army hasn’t played a tough schedule, but they’ve also destroyed their subpar competition on both sides of the ball. The Black Knights have only allowed more than 14 points once all season and are currently tied for first in the nation in scoring defense (10.3 PPG).

Running the triple-option is a dangerous gameplan when your opponent has you overmatched at the line of scrimmage, which Notre Dame does most years. But I really do think this Army group is going to be more competitive at the point of attack (on both sides) in a way that Navy simply wasn’t.

And if Army is having any success running the ball, the clock is going to keep ticking and the game – as Army games often do – is going to fly by, making it much more difficult to cover a 16.5-point spread. In yesterday’s game against North Texas, the Mean Green had just six possesssions in 60 minutes.

As we head into Week 13 of the college football season, the stakes are higher than ever for teams looking to secure a spot in the playoffs. With several key matchups on the schedule, fans can expect some exciting games and potential upsets.

Let’s take a look at some of the early odds and spreads for the opening games of Week 13:

– Ohio State vs. Michigan: The Buckeyes are currently favored by 7 points in this highly anticipated rivalry game. Ohio State has been dominant all season, while Michigan has had some ups and downs. This game could go either way, but the Buckeyes are the favorites to come out on top.

– Alabama vs. Auburn: The Crimson Tide are favored by 14 points in this SEC showdown. Alabama has been a powerhouse all season, while Auburn has struggled at times. The Crimson Tide are expected to continue their dominance in this game.

– Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State: The Sooners are favored by 3 points in this Big 12 matchup. Both teams have had strong seasons, but Oklahoma has the edge in this game. However, Oklahoma State could pull off an upset if they play their best.

– Clemson vs. South Carolina: The Tigers are favored by 21 points in this ACC matchup. Clemson has been one of the top teams in the country all season, while South Carolina has struggled. The Tigers are expected to cruise to victory in this game.

These are just a few of the key matchups in Week 13 of college football. As always, anything can happen on any given Saturday, so fans can expect some surprises and upsets along the way.

It’s important to note that these odds and spreads are subject to change as game day approaches, so be sure to keep an eye on the latest updates from sportsbooks. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or just looking to enjoy some exciting football action, Week 13 is sure to deliver some memorable moments on the gridiron.