Every Thursday during the college football season, I release my favorite spots to bet for the upcoming week. A great example of a “spot” play is Vanderbilt’s upset over Alabama last season. The Commodores were returning home after two straight road losses, while Alabama was coming off an emotional win over No. 2 Georgia. Vanderbilt won the game outright as a 23-point underdog. More opportunities like this will emerge once the season progresses, influenced by factors such as travel, results, and injuries.

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Just for clarification, I will always mention if I am personally betting on a game. At times, I may like the spot for a given team but my metrics might not indicate sufficient value to make it an official play.

Here are three strong betting spots for Week 13:

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +24.5 vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

South Carolina had a disappointing season, starting 2025 with hopes for the College Football Playoff, yet they sit at 3-6 after a significant loss to Texas A&M. This game represents a crucial moment for Coastal Carolina, who are motivated and have performed well recently.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -2.5 vs. Pittsburgh Panthers

This is a difficult situation for Pitt, which just suffered a heavy defeat against Notre Dame. Conversely, Georgia Tech has maintained a strong home performance this season. Given Pitt’s recent struggles, Georgia Tech presents good value in this matchup.

Georgia Southern Eagles +12.5 vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

The situation favors Georgia Southern, who could cover against Old Dominion as a home underdog. Old Dominion faces a challenging game, and this matchup’s dynamics could lead to a tight contest, increasing Georgia Southern’s chances of covering the spread.