College Football Odds Week 13: Lines, Betting Trends on Biggest Games

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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College football odds for Week 13 don't leap off the page at first glance. But there are a few matchups that will have a big impact on College Football Playoff odds.

That includes two games that, preseason, nobody expected would be so important: Indiana vs. Ohio State, and Army vs. Notre Dame.

Here’s everything you need to know about the college football odds Week 13 market: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for the biggest games, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on Week 13 college football odds and action. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

2024 College Football Odds for Week 13

Indiana vs. Ohio State Odds

• Opening point spread: Ohio State -11.5
• Opening moneyline: Ohio State -400/Indiana +310
• Opening total: Over/Under 52.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: Indiana is arguably the surprise of the season, sitting at 10-0 SU and 8-2 ATS. The Hoosiers had a bye in Week 12, after fending off Michigan 20-15 as 14.5-point home favorites. That ended a nine-game spread-covering spree for No. 5 Indiana.

Ohio State (9-1 SU/5-5 ATS) lost at Oregon 32-31 in Week 7, then rebounded by winning its last four. In Week 12, the Buckeyes rolled past Northwestern 31-7, but fell short of cashing as 28.5-point road faves.

At Borgata Sports, a BetMGM shop in Atlantic City, No. 2 Ohio State opened -11.5 and is up to -12.5 (-115) in the college football odds Week 13 market. This afternoon, the Buckeyes are up to -12.5.

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"This one will be the most heavily bet game on Saturday. But I haven’t seen any respected money come in yet on either side at the opening number," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said. "This will be the biggest game in school history for Indiana, but there is also pressure on the Buckeyes to avoid a second loss.

"An Indiana win would certainly knock out a bunch of moneyline parlays that will have Ohio State included. But I have a feeling that it will be a small decision on the spread, and we will probably need Ohio State to cover the number."

The total is steady at 52.5 this afternoon, but Gable said he expects the number to come down before Saturday.

SMU vs. Virginia Odds

• Opening point spread: SMU -9.5
• Opening moneyline: SMU -350/Virginia +270
• Opening total: Over/Under 58.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (ESPN2)

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: SMU (9-1 SU/6-4 ATS) is in first place in the ACC, definitely in contention for the conference's automatic CFP berth. In Week 12, the Mustangs got a challenge from Boston College, but won 38-28 laying 19 points at home.

No. 14 Southern Methodist is on a 7-0 SU/5-2 ATS run.

Virginia (5-5 SU/6-3-1 ATS) is just looking to play spoiler this week, while securing a good enough record for a bowl bid. In Week 12, the Cavaliers lost to Notre Dame 35-14 catching 20.5 points on the road. Virginia is 1-4 SU in its last five outings.

Borgata Sports opened SMU -9.5 in Week 13 college football odds, and there's no movement yet.

"Some places opened this SMU -7.5 or -8," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said. "We’ve seen some early money on the Cavaliers at +9.5, but nothing that would lead to moving off that number at the present.

"But I certainly don’t see this ever getting to 10. If you want Virginia, then 9.5 is probably the best you will get."

Colorado vs. Kansas Odds

• Opening point spread: Colorado -2.5
• Opening moneyline: Colorado -135/Kansas +115
• Opening total: Over/Under 60 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 6:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: Colorado (8-2 SU and ATS) got a boost from BYU's Week 12 loss. The only issue: the Buffaloes now go on the road and play the team that just beat BYU.

In Week 12, Colorado closed as hefty 13.5-point home chalk vs. Utah. The Buffs rolled to a 49-24 victory, moving to 7-1 SU/8-0 ATS in their last eight games.

Kansas (4-6 SU and ATS) blew up its season with a five-game SU and ATS purge from Weeks 2-6. But the Jayhawks are now playing spoilers while on a 3-1 SU/4-0 ATS upswing. In Week 12, Kansas went to BYU as a 2.5-point road 'dog and exited with a 17-13 victory.

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Borgata Sports opened Colorado -2.5 and is up to -3 (-105)

"Some early money on Colorado, nothing respected. We will see if the public continues to lay it with the Buffaloes," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said. "We seemed to be the one shop at the beginning of last season and this one that had bettors going against the hype of Colorado.

"The last few weeks, things have turned, and we've seen bettors on them. I anticipate we will need Kansas to cover this week, even as a home 'dog."

The total opened at 60 and inched to 59.5.

BYU vs. Arizona State Odds

• Opening point spread: Arizona State -3.5
• Opening moneyline: Arizona State -175/BYU +145
• Opening total: Over/Under 48.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: BYU was writing its own ticket to the 12-team CFP, unbeaten and atop the Big 12 entering Week 12. But the Cougars stubbed their toe at home against Kansas, losing 17-13 as 3-point favorites.

Now BYU (9-1 SU/7-3 ATS) is tied with Colorado for the Big 12 lead. And the Cougars are Week 13 underdogs.

Arizona State (8-2 SU and ATS) is quietly having a solid season, on the field and at the betting window. In Week 12, the Sun Devils built a 21-0 halftime lead at Kansas State and coasted to a 24-14 victory getting 7.5 points.

ASU is on a 5-1 SU and ATS surge. Borgata Sports opened the Sun Devils -3.5 vs. the Cougars in college football Week 13 odds.

"I expect some money to come in on the 'dog here," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said. "BYU is 4-0 ATS as an underdog this season, and getting more than 3 may be too tempting to pass up, even if Arizona State is coming in playing at a high level.

"So far, it’s been early BYU money, but nothing substantial."

Army vs. Notre Dame Odds

• Opening point spread: Notre Dame -17
• Opening moneyline: Notre Dame -750/Army +525
• Opening total: Over/Under 44.5 points scored
• Time: 7 p.m. ET Saturday (NBC)

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: Army (9-0 SU/7-2 ATS) is in first place in the American Athletic Conference. Which means that, theoretically, the Black Knights could make the 12-team CFP, if they finish as the highest-ranked Group of 5 conference champion.

No. 24 Army had a bye in Week 12, after beating North Texas 14-3 to cash as 6.5-point road chalk. That ended a two-game ATS hiccup for the Knights.

Notre Dame (9-1 SU/8-2 ATS) had that shocking Week 2 home loss to Northern Illinois. But the Fighting Irish are 8-0 SU/7-1 ATS since then. In Week 12, Notre Dame beat Virginia 35-14, barely covering as a 20.5-point favorite.

Army vs. Notre Dame is a neutral-site game at Yankee Stadium. The eighth-ranked Fighting Irish opened -17 and are already down to -14 this afternoon in Borgata's college football odds Week 13 market.

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"Early money on Army drove this number down," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said, noting sharp action at +17/+16.5/+16 and even +14.5. "There definitely was respected money on Army when they could get more than two touchdowns."

The game will be a showdown between a big-production offense and solid defense.

"As we all know by now, this isn’t the typical Army offense. The Knights lead the FBS in yards per game," Gable said. "But Notre Dame’s defense has been very strong this season, only allowing more than 14 points on one occasion.

"It may help that Army had a bye week last week and an extra week of preparation. I definitely expect to see a lot of Army money come in this week."

Texas A&M vs. Auburn Odds

• Opening point spread: Texas A&M -2.5
• Opening moneyline: Texas A&M -135/Auburn +115
• Opening total: Over/Under 46.5 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: Texas A&M is tied with Texas atop the SEC, but you wouldn't know it from the CFP rankings, nor the College Football Playoff odds. The Aggies (7-2 SU/3-7 ATS) are 15th in the rankings and a distant 100/1 to win the CFP.

In Week 12, A&M stepped out of the SEC and routed New Mexico State 38-3. But the Aggies failed to cash laying 38.5 points at home.

Auburn (4-6 SU/5-5 ATS) also had a nonconference game in Week 12. The Tigers drilled Louisiana-Monroe 48-14 giving 24.5 points at home.

Texas A&M opened -2.5 in Borgata Sports' Week 13 college football odds.

"A&M can’t be looking ahead to the Texas game during Rivalry Week. But if this number gets to 3, I expect immediate buy back on Auburn," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said. "Auburn’s defense has been playing better the last month, and I expect money to come in on the dog here, especially on the moneyline, as bettors look for a potential upset."

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson