College Football Week 13 betting picks and predictions from The Degen Docs: NC State vs FSU, Hawaii–UNLV, USC–Oregon, Pitt–Georgia Tech, BYU–Cincy, plus locks, dogs, teasers and a +406 parlay.
Week 13 is here, and with only two full slates left in the season, Professor Lock and The Degen Doc deliver a loaded “College Football Six Pack” featuring the James Franklin–to–Virginia Tech bombshell, whether Alabama finally showed real kryptonite, a blunt breakdown of Steve Sarkisian’s coaching ceiling, and reactions to a wild Week 12 filled with comebacks and collapses. The guys update their College Football Playoff predictions and futures positions, dive into six of their favorite Week 13 matchups, and close with a full betting portfolio of locks, moneyline dogs, teasers, and a +406 Degen parlay designed to close out November with profit.
College Football Week 13 Podcast Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – Intro – Week 13 is here, only two full college slates remain, and the guys set the stage for a loaded board.
02:05 – Show Structure – Explaining the “College Football Six Pack” format: six favorite games, plus locks, dogs, teasers, and a parlay.
03:15 – James Franklin to Virginia Tech – Initial reaction to the Virginia Tech Hokies’ big hire and what it means for the ACC.
05:50 – Have We Found Bama’s Kryptonite? – Breaking down Alabama’s painful loss and how it affects the playoff race.
06:50 – Is Steve Sarkisian a Good Coach? – A blunt assessment of Sark’s track record in big games versus his reputation.
10:20 – Week of INSANE Comebacks – Georgia Tech, USC, Alabama’s meltdown — and why crazy swings are shaping this season.
13:15 – College Football Playoff Predictions + Future Bets – Updated 12-team playoff projections, Group of Five race, and futures angles.
24:25 – FSU vs NC State – Friday night ACC showdown and why both hosts love the wolfpack in this spot.
29:40 – Hawaii vs UNLV – “Ninth Island” shootout vibes and why this total could absolutely fly over.
34:20 – Louisville vs SMU – ACC vs ACC-style matchup, motivational angles, and whether the total is a touch too high.
38:00 – USC vs Oregon – Massive Big Ten showdown with real playoff implications and a big number on the Ducks.
43:55 – Pitt vs Georgia Tech – ACC grinder with title stakes and a live road dog.
48:20 – BYU vs Cincinnati – Can BYU keep the dream season alive on the road in a tricky environment?
53:30 – Best Bets (Lock, Dog, Parlay) –Locks, moneyline dogs, teasers, and a +406 “Degen” parlay to close the slate.
NCAAF Six-Pack: Lines, Plays & Rationale
FSU vs NC State
- Line: Florida State -4.5 | Over/Under 61.5
- Professor Lock: Likes NC State +4.5 because FSU hasn’t won a single road game and the Wolfpack are rock solid at home.
- The Degen Doc: Also takes NC State +4.5, believing NC State’s offense can exploit FSU’s inconsistency on a short week.
Hawaii vs UNLV
- Line: UNLV -3 | Over/Under 64.5
- Professor Lock: Likes Hawaii +3 because they’re the more complete team and can hang in a shootout.
- The Degen Doc: Loves Over 64.5, calling it a dome track meet between two 30+ PPG offenses that don’t want to play defense.
Louisville vs SMU
- Line: SMU -3 | Over/Under 52.5
- Professor Lock: Takes SMU -3, citing the Mustangs’ upward momentum and stronger recent wins.
- The Degen Doc: Plays Under 52.5, expecting a tight, defensive game with both teams squeezing under pressure.
USC vs Oregon
- Line: Oregon -10 | Over/Under 59.5
- Professor Lock: Likes USC +10, noting USC’s tougher schedule and trench improvement make them live to cover.
- The Degen Doc: Also on USC +10, believing Oregon is inflated against weak competition and USC is battle-tested.
Pitt vs Georgia Tech
- Line: Georgia Tech -3 | Over/Under 52
- Professor Lock: Likes Pitt +3, trusting Pitt’s run defense to disrupt Georgia Tech’s ground-heavy offense.
- The Degen Doc: Also takes Pitt +3, pointing to Georgia Tech’s vulnerable secondary and Pitt’s big-play upside.
BYU vs Cincinnati
- Line: BYU -2.5 | Over/Under 54.5
- Professor Lock: Backs BYU -2.5 because Cincinnati is sliding and BYU’s physical defense travels well.
- The Degen Doc: Also on BYU -2.5, citing Cincinnati’s injury issues and BYU’s consistency in low-possession games.
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