The final week of the college football regular season has arrived. As always, Week 13 features many of the passionate, intense rivalries that elevate college football into a fan-favorite sport.'
Today – as I do every Wednesday throughout the college football regular season – I've put together a handful of my favorite college football betting predictions for you to consider this weekend.'
College Football Best Bets: Week 13 Predictions (Rivalry Week)
After I've handicapped the whole board each week, I will publish my best plays from the wider canon of college football odds.'
I'll provide a short explanation of why I like each college football bet, so you don't have to go on faith alone.'
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Some bettors might prefer the Wolverines' and their elite defense. Some bettors might prefer Ohio State, its more battle-tested schedule, and its transcendent offensive talent at wide receiver.
Both sides can make good cases headed into this game, and I'm not here to tear down either party.
As a handicapper that focuses on markets and numbers, though, I'm fixated on the fact that this number is Michigan -3.5. Not Michigan by three, but Michigan by three and the hook.
This is projected to be a competitive, low-scoring game. A spread of -3 would make a lot of sense. So why is BetMGM offering such a juicy number for Ohio State bettors?