College Football Week 13: Top Picks Against the Spread

The final week of the regular college football season, known as Week 13 or “Rivalry Week,” features several high-stakes conference matchups. Analysts have provided their selections for games against the point spread, focusing on key contests that will influence conference championship races and the College Football Playoff.

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Analyst Bruce Feldman has selected the Oregon State Beavers as a 13.5-point favorite to cover against the Oregon Ducks. Feldman cited the Beavers’ strong performance at home and their effective rushing offense as key factors.

For the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines, Feldman picked Michigan as a 3.5-point favorite. He noted the game is in Ann Arbor and mentioned Michigan’s consistent defensive strength throughout the season.

David Ubben chose the TCU Horned Frogs as a 10-point favorite to cover against the Iowa State Cyclones. Ubben pointed to TCU’s potent offense as the primary reason for this selection.

In the South Carolina vs. Clemson matchup, Ubben selected the Clemson Tigers as a 14.5-point favorite. He referenced Clemson’s dominant defensive line as a significant advantage against South Carolina.

Summary

Analysts have made their picks for key college football games in Week 13. The selections are based on team performance, location, and specific matchup advantages.

Bruce Feldman’s picks include Oregon State covering a 13.5-point spread against Oregon and Michigan covering a 3.5-point spread at home against Ohio State.

David Ubben selected TCU to cover a 10-point spread against Iowa State, citing their offensive power. He also chose Clemson to cover a 14.5-point spread against South Carolina.

These games are among the final regular-season contests before conference championship decisions are made.

FAQs

**What does “against the spread” mean?**
“Against the spread” means a team must win by more than the predicted point margin (the spread) to cover. A team losing by less than the spread also covers.

Who is favored in the Ohio State vs. Michigan game?
The Michigan Wolverines are favored to win by 3.5 points. The game will be played at Michigan’s home stadium in Ann Arbor.

Why was TCU chosen to cover against Iowa State?
TCU was selected primarily due to its powerful offense. The analyst believes this gives them an advantage to win by more than the 10-point spread.

Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. All information is based on verified reporting available at the time of publication.