Week 13: College football caddie picks with Joe Skovron, Matt Minister and Ryan Rue
By T.J. Auclair ยท November 24, 2018
Hopefully you had a tremendous Thanksgiving, loaded with family friends, turkey andโฆ plenty of football.
Well, the football parade continues on Saturday with Week 13 of the college football season, with plenty of rivalry games on the docket.
Caddies Joe Skovron and Matt Minister have weighed in with their predictions on five, key match ups. Hereโs who they like and whyโฆ
Florida (13) at Florida State
Spread: Florida -5
Skovronโs Pick: FSU
Why: I could go through all the stats, streaks and what is on the line for both teams, but itโs a rivalry game and itโs in Tallahassee. Florida has been a better team all year. Iโm going strictly on gut and taking the points anyway.
Ministerโs Pick: Florida
Why: The Seminoles are getting better but not good enough to hang this year.
Rueโs Pick: Florida
Why: I hate FSU. I love the Gators.
Syracuse (12) at Boston College (20)
Spread: Boston College -7
Skovronโs Pick: BC
Why: So far public and sharps are on Syracuse, but the line hasnโt moved. It looks like the Orangemenโs star QB could be out. BCโs star running back, Austin Dillon, is fighting an ankle sprain as well. Iโll take my chances that Dungey doesnโt play and Dillon does. Iโm going with BC on this one.
Ministerโs Pick: BC
Why: The Eagles will run all over the Orange.
Rueโs Pick: Syracuse
Why: Syracuse has played well all season. I see no reason not to take them here. Go Cuse.
Michigan (4) at Ohio State (10)
Spread: Michigan -3.5
Skovronโs Pick: Michigan
Why: This line has gotten to 4.5 some places with pretty even betting so far. I watched Ohio State get dominated in the first half by Maryland last week and get lucky to escape. They still have Haskins, Dobbins and Weber so they can put up points fast. On the other side, that Michigan D is stout. The Wolverines hired Harbaugh to win big games and make playoff runs. This is the time. I think Michigan gets it done.
Ministerโs Pick: Ohio State
Why: Iโm a graduate of Ohio State soโฆ enough said.
Rueโs Pick: Ohio State
Why: This is tough. I donโt like either of these teams. I want the upset so Iโm going with OSU.
Notre Dame (3) at Stanford
Spread: Notre Dame -10.5
Skovronโs Pick: USC
Why: Iโm the odd kid that was raised a ND and USC fan. I know, I know. You have to ask my dad about that one. This is a scary game for ND with USC being a talented squad that hasnโt played to their potential this year. On top of it, this is probably Heltonโs last game, so they want to send him out with a bang. ND is very good this year, especially since Book took the reigns at QB. I think he is an NFL talent and ND has talent all over the field. I think ND wins, but Iโll take the 10.5.
Ministerโs Pick: Notre Dame
Why: The Irish are the real deal.
Rueโs Pick: Notre Dame
Why: Irish are playing well. First time Iโve said that this season. Might be a little tough playing the Nerds at home but they should cover.
Utah State (23) at Boise State (25)
Spread: Boise State -3
Skovronโs Pick: Utah State
Why: I havenโt watched either team play, and I know that BSU is tough to beat on that blue turf, but the sharps are on USU so far, so Iโll go with them and take the points.
Ministerโs Pick: Boise State
Why: Big advantage with home field.
Rueโs Pick: Utah State
Why: I know itโs tough playing on the Blue Tundra but Utah State is putting up points and playing well. They can handle the weather even if it snows in Boise today.
