Opening College Football Week 13: Top-Ranked Matchups, Odds & Betting Spreads
Week 13 of college football features two marquee matchups between ranked teams: unbeaten #5 Indiana (10-0) at #2 Ohio State (9-1), and undefeated #24 Army (9-0) visiting #8 Notre Dame (9-1).
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Notable Week 13 Spreads:
- Georgia (-44.5) vs UMass
- Tennessee (-40.5) vs UTEP
- East Carolina vs North Texas (O/U 72.5)
- Texas Tech vs OK State (O/U 66.5)
Best Betting Pick: Army (+16.5) vs Notre Dame
Army enters this matchup with the nation's best ATS record (7-1-1) and top-ranked scoring defense (10.3 PPG). While Notre Dame dominated Navy earlier this season, Army presents a more formidable challenge with their triple-option offense and stronger line play.
Key Factors for Army covering:
- Elite defense allowing just 10.3 PPG
- Strong line play on both sides of the ball
- Ball control offense limiting opponent possessions
- +5.2 rating in ESPN's power index
Army's methodical offense and clock management make the 16.5-point spread particularly challenging for Notre Dame to cover. The Black Knights' ability to control possession time and strong defensive showing this season make them a valuable underdog pick.
Expert Record: 12-6 (+3.02 units) in 2024 NCAAF betting