College Football Betting Against the Spread: Week 13

Every Friday for entertainment purposes only, I will bring you my top college football picks against the spread. I do not condone, approve or encourage gambling on sports in any way. But if you are a fan of football — college or pro — and you don't think gambling has played a huge role in the growth and popularity of the sport, then you are simply being ignorant. And behind closed doors, the powers that be understand the impact betting has had on the game of football.

2012 Record Against The Spread: 52-31
Last Week: 3-2

Note: All lines are as of date of publication

Ball State (-7.5) at Miami, Ohio
The Cardinals have won five straight and are 9-2 against the spread. The Redhawks have lost three straight and are 2-8-1 against the number this fall. This seems like easy money. Prediction: Ball State -7.5

Arizona State (+2.5) at Arizona
The Wildcats offense is on cruise control and appears to be fully healthy. The Sun Devils defense has been on life support for over a month (despite a strong showing against lowly Washington State). Arizona is a far superior team and could roll big. Prediction: Arizona -2.5

Washington (-13.5) at Washington State
Normally, in potentially bad weather on the road in a rivalry, I would recommend betters stay away. But Washington State is horrible and the Huskies are surging. Take Coach Sark and his Woof Gang. Prediction: Washington -13.5

Northwestern (-19) at Illinois
Pat Fitzgerald's team has only lost once this year against the spread and Illinois has done nothing to prove it will hang around in this one. Why shouldn't this one get ugly? Prediction: Northwestern -19

Florida (+7) at Florida State
Call is SEC hubris, but the Gators getting seven points against anyone feels like a smart bet. Yes, Florida State has been strong against Florida over the last two, and I still like the Noles to win, but a blowout feels highly unlikely. Prediction: Florida +7

One to watch for fun:

Idaho (+38) at Utah State
The Aggies are the only unbeaten team in the nation against the spread this year. And Idaho has been terrible in Vegas, going 2-9 against the spread. So why not lay 38 points, right? Prediction: Utah State -38

2012 Trends Against the Spread:

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