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Clemson Seeks Stronger Performance in their Week 2 Matchup

Despite being held under to 20 points for the first time in the team's last 19 games, the Clemson Tigers survived their Week 1 matchup on the road against Auburn with a 19-13 win. The Tigers should feel a lot more comfortable against the Troy Trojans at home this Saturday, where they are 16-0 SU and 9-7 ATS in their last 16 games.

SHARK BITES:
  • Clemson is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games in September.
  • Troy is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Clemson's last 5 games in Week 2.

Troy backers have done well in recent seasons backing the Trojans on the road. While Troy has just three outright upsets in its last 14 games as a road underdog, the Trojans have put together an impressive 10-4 ATS record over that stretch. Troy is 0-8 SU in its last eight games against ACC opponents but is 4-2 ATS in the last six.

Deshaun Watson's Heisman campaign didn't get off to a strong start last Saturday as the star quarterback threw just one touchdown pass and had a passer rating of 121.5. This week's matchup should yield more favorable results as Watson had a 174.5 passer rating in the eight games in which the Tigers were a double-digit favorite last season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Troy Trojans were listed as 34-point underdogs on the Sportsbook NCAA football line at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark. No total was available early in the week, check out the odds pages here or Sportsbook for updates.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 39-12 win for the Tigers on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Troy Trojans vs Clemson Tigers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Clemson Tigers are 1-0 so far on the season, and 0-1 ATS vs the point spread. The Troy Trojans, meanwhile, are 1-0 and 0-1 ATS. Those over under betting have seen Clemson go 0-1 and the Troy Trojans go 1-0 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Clemson vs Troy injuries news.

The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Clemson Tigers at No. 7 and the Troy Trojans at No. 66 heading into this contest.

In their last game, Clemson got a 123-yard performance from Wayne Gallman as a key part of its 19-13 win over Auburn.

Betting Trends
  • Troy is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
  • Troy is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Troy is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
  • Clemson is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 8 of Clemson's last 12 games
  • Clemson is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Clemson's last 14 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Troy at Southern Miss, Saturday, September 17th
Clemson home to South Carolina State, Saturday, September 17th

Clemson is 6-2 ATS in its last eight games in September.home Troy is 5-1 ATS in its last six games on the road.away The total has gone OVER in four of Clemson's last five games in Week 2.home
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