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The Virginia Tech Hokies (5-4, 3-2 ACC) welcome the Clemson Tigers (6-2, 5-1) to Lane Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Clemson vs. Virginia Tech odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Clemson is No. 17 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Tigers opened the season with a 34-3 neutral-field loss to the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, but they have rebounded from that, winning 6 of their last 7 games. They are coming off a 33-21 home loss to the Louisville Cardinals Saturday, closing as a 10.5-point favorite. Clemson is 2-0 straight up on the road and 2-0 against the spread (ATS). It has scored at least 40 points in 2 of its last 3 games.
The Hokies have had a relatively underwhelming season, but did give the No. 4 Miami Hurricanes all they could handle in a 38-34 road loss in Week 5. Virginia Tech has won 3 of its last 4 and is coming off a 38-31 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange Saturday as a 3-point road favorite. The Hokies have thrived defensively over the past month, limiting 2 of their last 4 opponents to single digits.
– US LBM Coaches Poll: Conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports
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Clemson at Virginia Tech odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Friday at 4:12 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clemson -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Virginia Tech +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clemson -6.5 (-110) | Virginia Tech +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Clemson at Virginia Tech picks and predictions
Prediction
Clemson 30, Virginia Tech 24
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no real value on the moneyline. Virginia Tech, especially after losing to Syracuse, isn’t worthy of taking as a sizable moneyline underdog and the Tigers are too expensive to play as a favorite.
Against the spread
BET VIRGINIA TECH +6.5 (-110).
The Tigers have closed as a favorite of 10 or more points in every game since facing Georgia, and they are 4-3 ATS in those. However, they are just 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games. Clemson has struggled defensively, allowing 32 points per game over its last 2 contests.
The Hokies have been surging recently, and while they are 3-3 over their last 6 games, they are 4-1 ATS over their last 5 games. Virginia Tech’s losses were by 7, 4 and 3 points as well, so even in defeat, it keeps the score close. That said, back VIRGINIA TECH +6.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 53.5 (-110).
The Hokies have scored at least 31 points in 4 of their last 5 games and are 6-3 O/U on the season. They are 2-1 O/U in their last 3 home games. Against ranked teams, Virginia Tech has struggled defensively, allowing 38 points to the Hurricanes and 34 points to the No. 25 Vanderbilt Commodores.
Clemson is 1-1 O/U in its last 2 games and 3-5 O/U on the season, but it has been electric offensively over the last few weeks. The Tigers have scored 48 or more points in 2 of their last 3 and at least 40 points in 5 of their last 7. Considering the Tigers dynamic offense and reeling defense, expect points and back OVER 53.5 (-110).
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