The Clemson Tigers (5-0, 3-0 ACC) take on the Boston College Eagles (2-3, 1-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Alumni Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Clemson vs. Boston College odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Clemson beat NC State 30-20 at home last Saturday. The game was close at halftime, with the Tigers up 13-10, but they were able to pull away in the 2nd half. QB DJ Uiagalelei went 21-of-30 passing with 209 yards and a touchdown while also carrying the ball 14 times for 73 yards and 2 TDs.
Eight different Tigers had at least 1 reception. TE Jake Briningstool led the team in receiving with 54 yards and a TD on 4 receptions. The Clemson defense stepped up forcing a fumble and making an interception, but the team hurt itself with 9 penalties for 95 yards.
The Eagles are coming off a 34-33 win at home against Louisville. QB Phil Jurkovec was 18-of-21 passing for 304 yards with 3 TDs and 1 INT. Boston College struggled in the run game with starting RB Pat Garwo III carrying the ball 12 times for only 66 yards.
Clemson is No. 5 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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Clemson at Boston College odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clemson -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100) | Boston College +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clemson -20.5 (-115) | Boston College +20.5 (-107)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Clemson at Boston College picks and predictions
Prediction
Clemson 38, Boston College 13
Moneyline
PASS.
The Clemson (-1800) moneyline is not worth the return for the risk involved in this play.
Against the spread
LEAN CLEMSON -20.5 (-115).
Barring a subpar performance including turnovers, Clemson should easily handle their business and win big.
Although 3 possessions are a lot for Clemson to cover, Boston College hasn’t performed up to par and has already suffered one blowout loss this season, 44-14 at Florida State in Week 4.
The Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
The Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 1-5-1 in their last 7 home games against teams with winning records.
Over/Under
Take the OVER 48.5 (-110).
Uiagalelei and the Clemson offense have not scored fewer than 30 points in a game this season and have put up as many as 51; this is a team that is finding its offensive identity more and more each week.
Expect the Tigers to continue to put up big numbers this week. The Over is 5-1 in the Tigers’ last 6 conference games, so their AAC games have often been high-scoring battles.
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