It’s time for Week 13 in college football! We’re getting closer to the playoffs. So here are three bets to consider at the top-rated sportsbooks for the weekend’s college football games.
Picks Summary
- Indiana +11 (-110)
- Colorado -3 (-110)
- Cincinnati +8.5 (-110)
*All odds from Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 12:00 PM ET at Ohio Stadium
Can Indiana Stay Undefeated?
The Indiana Hoosiers are undefeated. They’re 10-0 and at the top of the Big Ten. But everyone has pointed out the strength of the schedule. It hasn’t been a hard journey for Indiana. Indiana will finally get tested against Ohio State, especially with this game being on the road.
The Hoosiers signed Curt Cignetti to a longer extension and ensured he stayed put as head coach. Ultimately, he’s done some remarkable things with Indiana. The Hoosiers have scored 439 points this season. That’s about 60 more points than Ohio State this season. In addition, Indiana has also allowed 35 more points on defense throughout the year.
The Hoosiers rebuilt their entire defense, and the offense moves the ball at a super high rate.
Slow Start Could Doom Ohio State
The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to start games slowly. They’ve fallen behind in multiple games this season. It’s only a matter of time until Ohio State falls behind and loses at home. The Buckeyes already lost to Oregon on the road and now have a really tough matchup against Indiana.
Ohio State might not even be better analytically. Indiana’s pass rush is way more fierce, and the run defense is pretty on par with the other teams. Beyond that, Indiana has a better pass protection unit, and its receivers are actually performing better than Ohio State statistically.
The Pick
I’ll test my luck with Indiana at +11. They’ve barely trailed all year.
NCAAF Pick: Indiana +11 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas Jayhawks
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 03:30 PM ET at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas Has Turned The Season Around
The Kansas Jayhawks have turned the season around. After starting the season 2-6, Kansas is now 4-6 with two straight wins over Iowa State and BYU. They were the only team to beat BYU this season.
We’ve seen Kansas win low-scoring games and high-scoring games over the last two. The offense is still playing very well behind Jalon Daniels, a projected Heisman candidate at the end of the year. He ultimately looks the healthiest he’s looked all season, and now the Jayhawks are two wins away from going bowling after a disastrous start to the season.
What a Turnaround For Colorado
Colorado is already 8-2. They’re ranked and have a legitimate chance at playing in the Big 12 Championship. They’ll need to knock off Kansas to keep their hopes alive.
Colorado, led by Shedeur Sanders, has 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He’s been one of the best quarterbacks in the season. It’s not only because of Travis Hunter. Colorado has a bunch of really good receivers that have made plays for Sanders.
Most importantly, the defense has allowed no more than 27 points in all four games during their four-game winning streak. Colorado’s offense will dominate. It’s the defense that was the question mark. They’ve stepped up.
The Pick
Take Colorado at -3 on the road. This is about to be a wild season for the Buffaloes.
NCAAF Pick: Colorado -3 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Kansas State Wildcats
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 08:00 PM ET at Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Kansas State Was Always Overrated
The Kansas State Wildcats have lost two straight games to Houston and Arizona State. They’ve scored no more than 19 points in those two games and peaked earlier in the season.
The Wildcats’ pass rush has been average, and their secondary is not nearly as good as Cincinnati’s. In addition, the offense hasn’t blocked well in the run game, which has led to mediocre results lately.
The Bearcats Need One More To Bowl
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 5-5 after losing three straight games. The offense has scored at least 23 points in two of those three, but the defense has allowed at least 31 in all three games.
The Bearcats have a solid secondary and a run defense that can do damage, especially against Kansas State’s run block. So look for Cincinnati to make some adjustments and impact this one.
The Pick
I’m riding with the Bearcats at +8.5. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Bearcats won outright.
NCAAF Pick: Cincinnati +8.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
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