No.1 Clemson hosts the bottom of the ACC, Wake Forest, this Saturday with a history of road teams struggling in the series. The travelling team is just 3-7 ATS in the past 10 games between Clemson and Wake Forest.
- Wake Forest is 0-7 SU in their last seven games at Clemson.
- Clemson is 1-6 ATS in their last seven games in November.
- Deshaun Watson has thrown for nine touchdowns and one interception in the past four games.
It’s hard for Clemson backers to contain their optimism right now, with only two 3-7 teams in their way from finishing the regular season undefeated. The Tigers don’t always win pretty, but they rank in the top third in the nation in points for, points against, passing yards and rushing yards.
Wake Forest enters the game on a four-game losing streak, with the Demon Deacons getting pummelled 28-7 against Notre Dame their last time out. On a positive note for Wake Forest, they actually ended the game against Notre Dame with more yards, first downs and time of possession.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The home Clemson Tigers were -29-point favorites in this NCAA football battle at Sportsbook earlier (watch for line movement). No over under line was available early in the week, but was set to be posted shortly.
A 45-12 result in favor of the Tigers is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Clemson Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Clemson Tigers sit at 10-0 (5-5 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are currently 3-7 (5-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Clemson is 6-4 OU, and Wake Forest is 5-5 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Clemson vs Wake Forest injuries news.
The Clemson Tigers sit at No. 1 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are at No. 105 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Clemson's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 38.5 PPG, against a Wake Forest defense that ranks No. 46 this week at 23.5 PPG. The Clemson aerial game is averaging 280.6 yards per game, more than the Wake Forest Demon Deacons secondary allows through the air, 176.9 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons feature the league's No. 67-rated road run defense, allowing 182.8 yards per game. Clemson, meanwhile, ranks No. 67 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Josh Adams went over the 100-yard mark (141) in his team's latest effort, but Notre Dame still defeated Wake Forest by a score of 28-7.
In Clemson's last outing, Deshaun Watson threw for 360 yards to lead the Tigers over Syracuse 37-27 at Carrier Dome.
- Wake Forest is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Wake Forest is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 6 games
- Wake Forest is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Clemson's last 6 games
- Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Clemson's last 11 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Wake Forest home to Duke, Saturday, November 28th
Clemson at South Carolina, Saturday, November 28th
