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Virginia at Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Virginia at Clemson odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Virginia Cavaliers (4-2, 2-1 ACC) visit the Clemson Tigers (5-1, 4-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Memorial Stadium is scheduled for noon ET (ACC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Virginia vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Virginia snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 24-20 loss against Louisville Saturday, covering as a 7-point home underdog. QB Anthony Colandrea went 26 of 45 for 279 yards with a TD while WR Malachi Fields hauled in 9 receptions for 129 yards.

Clemson has won 5 games in a row after taking down Wake Forest 49-14 Saturday and covering as a 21-point road favorite. QB Cade Klubnik went 31 of 41 for 309 yards with 3 TDs while RB Phil Mafah carried the ball 19 times for 108 yards and 2 TDs.

Clemson is No. 9 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

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Virginia at Clemson 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 11:37 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Virginia +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Clemson -1600 (bet $1600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Virginia +21 (-110) | Clemson -21 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Virginia at Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 41, Virginia 17

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Clemson (-1600) to win Saturday.

Against the spread

BET CLEMSON -21 (-110).

Clemson has covered 4 straight games as a favorite of 17 or more points, including each of its last 3 at home. It has scored 40 or more points in 4 of its last 5 games and held opponents to 14 or fewer in each of its last 3. Virginia is a capable team, but it will not be able to compete on the road.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 57.5 (-110).

Virginia has scored 20 or more points in 5 of its 6 games this season while allowing 24 or more in 4 of its last 5. Clemson has scored 29 or more points in each of its last 5 games, including 40 or more in 4 of its last 5.

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Clemson at Wake Forest odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Clemson at Wake Forest odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-3, 1-1 ACC) welcome the No. 11 Clemson Tigers (4-1, 3-0) to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Clemson vs. Wake Forest odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Clemson has rebounded well after an opening-season throttling by the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs. Since losing that game 34-3, it has ripped off 4 straight wins — by 42 points over Appalachian State, by 24 over NC State, by 26 over Stanford and by 16 over Florida State. It has been an impressive stretch from Clemson, covering in 3 of its last 4. The Tigers’ offense has scored 40 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games while the defense has given up just 27 in their last 2 games.

Wake Forest has not lived up to expectations so far this season. It is just 1-3-1 against the spread (ATS). The Demon Deacons opened the season up with a 45-13 over NC A&T, but lost their last 3 games. They were destroyed by No. 8 Ole Miss 40-6 in Week 3. Wake Forest is coming off a 34-30 road win over NC State, closing as a 4-point underdog. It’soffense averages 30.4 points per game, so its the defense that has been the major weakness.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Clemson at Wake Forest 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 1:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clemson -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Wake Forest +800 (bet $100 to win $800)
Against the spread (ATS): Clemson -20.5 (-105) | Wake Foreset +20.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Clemson at Wake Forest picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 42, Wake Forest 20

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no reason to play either side of the moneyline. Wake has struggled for most of the season and is unlikely to pull off the upset. Similarly, Clemson isn’t worth the expensive pricetag as a road favorite.

Against the spread

BET CLEMSON -20.5 (-105).

Wake Forest has not kept games close, especially as a sizable underdog. It has been a double-digit underdog just once this season, and in that battle against Ole Miss, it lost by 34 points. The Demon Deacons defense has given up 111 points in their last 3 games and will face a Tigers attack that put up 59 on NC State, Wake’s last opponent, in Week 4.

The Tigers have covered in 3 of their last 4 games and have won 3 of their 4 victories by at least 20 points. Clemson is 3-1 ATS as a favorite. Considering those trends, take CLEMSON -20.5 (-105).

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Over/Under

BET OVER 61.5 (-105).

Both offenses are electric while both defenses have struggled for parts of the season. Clemson is 2-2 O/U in its last 4 games and has scored at least 40 points on its own in 3 of those. While its defense has been strong over the last few weeks, Clemson will face a red-hot Wake attack.

The Demon Deacons have scored at least 34 points in 2 straight games and have tallied 30 points or more in 4 of their last 5. Wake can move the ball with ease as well behind QB Hank Bachmeier, who has 1,313 passing yards in 5 games. It is 4-1 O/U.

Given the strength with each offense, back OVER 61.5 (-110).

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Clemson at Florida State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Clemson at Florida State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Clemson Tigers (3-1, 2-0 ACC) take on the Florida State Seminoles (1-4, 1-3) at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Clemson vs. Florida State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Clemson, No. 14 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, has won 3 straight after a season-opening loss to Georgia. It covered for the 3rd straight week with a 40-14 W over Stanford as a 24-point fave. QB Cade Klubnik was 15-for-31 for 255 yards, 4 TDs and 1 INT. He also rushed 7 times for 48 yards and a score.

FSU couldn’t capitalize on momentum from its first victory as the Noles fell 42-16 as 6-point dogs to SMU last week. This team has now lost 5 of 6 and is in shambles. QB DJ Uiagalelei was 12-for-30 for 222 yards, 2 TDs and 3 INTs in the game.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Clemson at Florida State 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 at 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clemson -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Florida State +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
Against the spread (ATS): Clemson -14.5 (-115) | Florida State +14.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Clemson at Florida State picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 38, Florida State 13

Moneyline

There’s no play here, as it’s really a question of how much Clemson takes its foot off the gas when it goes up.

PASS.

Against the spread

Clemson has averaged 55 points over its last 3 games, while FSU has scored 55 total in its last 4 games. It’s a big hurdle to cross, but there is no reason to believe CLEMSON -14.5 (-115) doesn’t cash.

Over/Under

This Over is going to cash, but Clemson will have to do the heavy lifting. FSU is averaging 14 points over its last 14 games, which means Clemson needs 33 to clear it. It put 40 on Stanford last week and averages 55 a game over the last 3.

Take the OVER 46.5 (-110).

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Stanford vs. Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Stanford at Clemson odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Stanford Cardinal 2-1 (1-0 ACC) and No. 15 Clemson Tigers 2-1 (1-0) meet at Memorial Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the NC State vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Stanford was on the road last week against the Syracuse Orange and came away with a nail-biting 26-24 win. QB Ashton Daniels had a decent outing, completing 23-of-38 passes for 178 yards, but had 2 INTs. WR Elic Ayomanor had 7 catches for 87 yards and a TD. Stanford is averaging 31.3 points per game (PPG) while giving up 21.7. Their offense and defense are sitting 61 and 62 in the rankings, so there’s room for improvement.

Clemson dominated NC State, jumping out to a 28-0 lead in the 1st quarter and scoring 59 points for a comfortable 24-point win. QB Cade Klubnik completed 16-of-24 passes for 209 yards and 3 TDs, while RB Phil Mafah rushed for 107 yards and a TD on just 7 carries.

However, the Tigers defense struggled, allowing 21 points in the 4th quarter, indicating a need for improvement. Currently, Clemson averages 42.7 PPG (15th nationally), but gives up 29.7 (ranking 102nd) so they’ll need to tighten up defensivey to keep the winning streak alive.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Stanford vs. Clemson odds

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Moneyline (ML): Stanford +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Clemson -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stanford +21.5 (-110) | Clemson -21.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stanford vs. Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 38, Stanford 21

Moneyline

PASS.

Clemson (-2000) will win Saturday as the heavy favorite, but I don’t see the Cardinal getting blown out. I’ll take my wager to the spread.

Against the spread

BET STANFORD +21.5 (-110).

Stanford should keep things interesting in this matchup. They’ve been averaging a solid 31.3 PPG, and their offense looks ready to make some noise against a Clemson defense that’s had its share of struggles. The Tigers really don’t have anyone who can effectively cover Ayomanor, which could be a big advantage for the Cardinal.

Putting your money on Stanford to cover the spread makes a lot of sense. Remember, the road team has won 11 of Stanford’s last 13 games, and the 15th-ranked Tigers have dropped the ball on covering the spread in their last 3 games. Plus, the underdog has come through in each of Stanford’s last 3 contests.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 57.5 (-110).

Clemson has been on fire at home, surpassing the point total in both games at Memorial Stadium this season. They dropped 66 points on Appalachian State and followed it up with 59 against NC State. This offense knows how to score fast and in bunches.

Stanford isn’t to be overlooked either; they’ve consistently racked up points, scoring over 26 in every game so far. They hit the over in their opener against TCU and scored a solid 41 points against Cal Poly just a couple of weeks ago. Both teams rank in the top half for several key offensive stats, which means they’ll have plenty of opportunities to put points on the board.

With both defenses giving up an average of 34 points and sitting in the middle of the pack defensively, this game is shaping up to be a high-scoring affair.

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NC State vs. Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s NC State at Clemson odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The NC State Wolfpack (2-1) and No. 19 Clemson Tigers (1-1) meet at Memorial Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the NC State vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Clemson, which is No. 19 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, bounced back in a big way, crushing Appalachian State 66-20 to move to 1-1 on the season. They easily covered the 17-point spread and blew past the 52-point total. The Tigers jumped out to a 35-0 lead after the 1st quarter and never looked back. Clemson racked up 712 yards of offense, forced 3 turnovers, and went 6-for-12 on 3rd down. QB Cade Klubnik was electric, throwing for 378 yards and 5 TDs, while RB Phil Mafah added 118 rushing yards and a score.

NC State moved to 2-1 after a 30-20 win against Louisiana Tech. They didn’t cover the 20.5-point spread, but hit the Over on the 48-point total. Despite trailing 17-6 at halftime, the Wolfpack turned things around with a strong 2nd half, scoring 23 points. They won the turnover battle 2-1 while going 7-for-13 on 3rd downs. QB CJ Bailey passed for 156 yards with an INT while RB Kendrick Raphael rushed for 63 yards and a TD.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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NC State vs. Clemson 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 at Friday at 2:37 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): NC State +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Clemson -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): NC State +18.5 (-110) | Clemson -18.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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NC State vs. Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 42, NC State 17

Moneyline

PASS.

I’ve got the Tigers (-1000) winning comfortably on Saturday against the Wolfpack, but I’m betting the spread with the much better odds.

Against the spread

BET CLEMSON -18.5 (-110).

Clemson’s been on fire lately, especially after their big win over Appalachian State and a much-needed bye week. They’ve had NC State’s number, winning 8 of the last 10 matchups.

NC State hasn’t been great at covering spreads lately—they’ve missed in their last 4 games. They’ve struggled against top teams, like getting blown out by Tennessee and barely scraping by Louisiana Tech. Plus, with their backup QB starting, it’s tough to see them keeping up.

Clemson’s home-field advantage and the way they’ve bounced back from their season-opening loss against Georgia make this game look like a no-brainer.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 44.5 (-110).

The Over is a solid pick. These teams have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4 meetings, so there’s a good track record there. NC State hit the Over in both their games this season, and Clemson has done it in 2 of its last 3. With both teams showing they can put up points, this game has all the makings of another high-scoring affair.

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Appalachian State at Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Appalachian State at Clemson odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 22 Clemson Tigers (0-1) welcome the Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-0) to Memorial Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Appalachian State vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Clemson is No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. It was given a nearly-impossible task in Week 1 — upset Georgia — and it did anything other than that. The Tigers lost 34-3 Aug. 31, failing to cover as 10.5-point underdogs on a neutral field. Clemson started off strong and was down just 6-0 at the half; however, it couldn’t keep pace with the size and strength of the Bulldogs in the trenches. It should get an easier Week 2 matchup.

App State, which plays in the Sun Belt, throttled Eastern Tennessee State to the tune of 38-10 Aug. 31, but failed to cover as a 32.5-point favorite. The Mountaineers ended with a stellar 326 yards through the air and another 174 on the ground. QB Joey Aguilar, who had 33 passing touchdowns last season, was the star of the show and completed 22 of 36 passes.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Appalachian State at Clemson odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Appalachian State +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Clemson -820 (bet $820 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Appalachian State +16.5 (-105) | Clemson -16.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Appalachian State at Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 31, App State 24

Moneyline

PASS.

Clemson (-820) is way too expensive, especially given how poor it played Aug. 31. App State may be worth a moneyline play, but the spread has the better value here.

Against the spread

BET APPALACHIAN STATE +16.5 (-105).

The Mountaineers didn’t cover but looked good in their first game of the season. They didn’t have an interception or a fumble and played a clean game. App State finished last season 9-5 and 6-2 in conference play. It lost by 6 in 2OT to then-No. 17 North Carolina Sept. 9, 2023, and beat top-25 James Madison Nov. 18. It should continue its success against top opponents.

Clemson was destroyed by Georgia, and QB Cade Klubnik threw for just 142 yards with an interception. He didn’t show enough, and the Tigers couldn’t get the ground game going. While one can discount that it was taking on Georgia, it didn’t show enough to suggest it can cover this size of a spread against a capable Sun Belt side.

Take APPALACHIAN STATE +16.5 (-105).

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Over/Under

BET OVER 52.5 (-110).

App State put up 38 points in Week 1 and has a second-year QB who was in the system last season and plays at a fast pace. It should be able to produce against Clemson, a side that gave up 28 in the 2nd half to Georgia.

The Tigers should be craving some easier competition, and Klubnik did throw for a combined 7 touchdowns in the 2 non-Power 4 games Clemson played a season ago. Expect him to be able to get his rhythm back.

Take OVER 52.5 (-110).

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Clemson vs. Georgia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Clemson vs. Georgia odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Georgia Bulldogs square off with the Clemson Tigers Saturday in the most high-profile Week 1 clash. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is set for noon ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Clemson vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Georgia is No. 1 and Clemson is No. 14 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports

Of the Bulldogs’ 22 starters, 21 were with the program last season. The only new addition is junior transfer RB Trevor Etienne, who ran for 753 yards at Florida last season. QB Carson Beck will start for Georgia and threw for 3,941 yards last season. The Bulldogs finished atop the SEC East with a 13-1 record.

Clemson is another program with a heavy dose of returning talent. Every projected starter for Clemson was on the roster last season, and it has 5 offensive line starters who are upperclassmen. The Tigers will be led by junior QB Cade Klubnik, who threw for 2,844 yards and 19 TDs last season. The Tigers were 9-4 last season and 5-0 in non-conference play. They were 2-1 against ranked opponents.

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Clemson vs. Georgia odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clemson +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Georgia -465 (bet $465 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +12.5 (-115) | Georgia -12.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Clemson vs. Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 31, Clemson 20

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bulldogs have a veteran and ultra-talented roster. They should come out on top in what should virtually be a home game for them. However, at almost 5 times your money for a unit of return, pass on those odds.

Against the spread

BET CLEMSON +12.5 (-115).

The Tigers have a strong and experienced team and played top programs well last season. They lost to Florida State by 7 points and had wins over North Carolina and Notre Dame. With numerous starters back, it should be capable of keeping this within 13 points.

Georgia also struggled early on last season against capable sides, beating unranked South Carolina by 10 at home and unranked Auburn by 7, both within the 1st 5 weeks. While Georgia should come out on top, it didn’t jump out the gate against good teams last season, despite ending strong.

With that in mind, back CLEMSON +12.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 48.5 (-110).

The Georgia offense turned it on last season and should be an even more dynamic unit in 2024. It scored 38 on Tennessee, 52 on Ole Miss and 30 on Missouri, all ranked opponents in the last 6 weeks of the season.

Clemson averaged 29.8 points per game as well, so it had a competent offense and is returning numerous of those players. The Tigers were 7-6 O/U last season, going Over in 3 of their first 5 games, scoring at least 30 in their first 7. They started off strong.

With both teams having returning quarterbacks, they should be able to get off to a quick start. Back OVER 48.5 (-110).

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First look: Clemson vs. Georgia odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Clemson at Georgia college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The No. 14 Clemson Tigers open their season against the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Below, we look at Clemson vs. Georgia odds from FanDuel Sportsbook before making our expert college football picks and predictions later in the week.

Georgia is poised for another strong season, despite a 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship last year that ended their bid for a 3rd straight national title. The Bulldogs finished 13-1 win after a 63-3 win over Florida State in the Orange Bowl.

With senior QB and Heisman contender Carson Beck, leading a reloaded offense featuring RB Trevor Etienne and WRs Dominic Lovett and Dillon Bell, the Bulldogs are a force. Their defense, consistently producing NFL talent, remains dominant, highlighted by All-American DBs Mykel Williams and Malaki Starks. Even with a tough schedule, Georgia has the depth and talent to contend for another championship season.

Clemson is aiming for a College Football Playoff spot this season, driven by a dominant defense that ranked 7th in yards allowed per game last year and is expected to be among the best again. While the Tigers finished 9-4 last season, early losses knocked them out of title contention. This year, they’ll rely on 2nd-year QB Cade Klubnik and returning RB Phil Mafah to boost an offense that struggled at times. Despite not utilizing the transfer portal, Clemson’s strong defense and in-house talent give them a shot at both the ACC and CFP titles.

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Clemson vs. Georgia odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10:44 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clemson +420 (bet $100 to win $420) | Georgia -580 (bet $580 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +13.5 (-110) | Georgia -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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2023 betting stats

ML: Clemson 9-4 | Georgia 13-1
ATS: Clemson 6-7 | Georgia 6-8
O/U: Clemson 6-7 | Georgia 7-7

Clemson vs. Georgia head-to-head

Clemson and Georgia have a rich football history, with Georgia holding a 43-18-4 edge. These 2 southern powerhouses 1st faced off in 1897 and played annually through 1916. The rivalry resumed in 1962, with most early games taking place in Georgia. Once Clemson became a university in 1967, the matchups became more balanced with home-and-away games each year through 1987. Though they haven’t played as regularly since then, whenever these teams meet, it’s always a clash of college football titans.

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March Madness: Clemson vs. Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Clemson vs. Alabama odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Clemson Tigers (24-11) and Alabama Crimson Tide (24-11) meet in the West Region final Saturday in Los Angeles. The opening tip-off at Crypto.com Arena is slated for 8:49 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook ‘s lines around the Clemson vs. Alabama odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Clemson was an 8 1/2-point underdog Thursday against No. 2-seed Arizona, but the 6th-seeded Tigers prevailed, holding the Wildcats to a 37.3% mark from the floor and winning 77-72. Winner of 3 straight games as an underdog, CU now turns its attention to the Crimson Tide, a team it beat 85-77 back on Nov. 28.

Alabama, ranked No. 18 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, is the 4-seed in the West. On Thursday, the Crimson Tide defeated No. 1-seed North Carolina 89-87 (beating the spread as a +4.5). UA held the Tar Heels to a 38.5% mark from the field and in the Tournament has held opposing shooters to a 37.7% mark.

Clemson vs. Alabama odds

Provided by BetMGM 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: Clemson +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Alabama -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +3.5 (-110) | Alabama -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Clemson vs. Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 81, Clemson 80

Moneyline

PASS: look for more value in a play against the number.

Against the spread

Clemson has played 10 games as an underdog; it has gone 9-1 ATS in those games.

UA is averaging an NCAA-I-best 90.7 points per game, Clemson is 13-3 ATS when facing teams averaging 77-or-more points. This game offers up a pace contrast with the Tigers playing at a slower-than-average tempo and the Tide playing one the fastest in the game. But against the fastest 4 ACC squads (Florida State, Louisville, North Carolina, Syracuse), CU went 5-2 ATS during the regular season. In the Tournament, the Tigers have logged ATS victories against fast New Mexico and Arizona.

And during the season, when Clemson topped Alabama Nov. 28, that was an ATS win for the Tigers.

Clemson likes to get the ball inside, and the Alabama interior defense is not a strength. Still, UA figures to leverage systemic advantages in rebounding and in getting to the foul line. But a Tide edge in 3-point shooting (UA launches a ton of 3s and makes them at a top-25 rate) is softened by a Clemson surge in perimeter defense. The Tigers have held opponents to a 28.3% mark on 3s since Feb. 21.

Some air has been taken out of this play by a Friday line move: consider a partial-unit play on CLEMSON +3.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

In 7 Clemson neutral-site games this season, the Under has gone 6-1.

These are 2 veteran teams who will leave everything on the court at the defensive end in this one. CU’s defensive rebounding and perimeter defense should take the starch out of a couple point-spiral factors for Alabama.

In the aforementioned Clemson games against fast ACC foes, Alabama, New Mexico, and Arizona, the Under went 7-3.

TAKE THE UNDER 163.5 (-105).

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March Madness: Clemson vs. Arizona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Clemson vs. Arizona Sweet 16 odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 6th-seeded Clemson Tigers (23-11) and 2nd-seeded Arizona Wildcats (27-8) meet in a West Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament. Tip-off at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will be at 7:09 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook ‘s lines around the Clemson vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Clemson has thus far advanced with victories over New Mexico and Baylor. On Sunday, the Tigers were +4.5 underdogs against the Bears and beat 3rd-seeded Baylor 72-64. Clemson won the game in wire-to-wire fashion in advancing to the Sweet 16 for the 2nd time in its history.

Arizona, ranked No. 9 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, defeated the 7th-seeded Dayton Flyers 78-68 (covering a -8.5) on Saturday. The Wildcats have thus far held foes to a 36.6% field-goal percentage in this tournament. They are in their 7th Sweet 16 since 2011.

Clemson vs. Arizona odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 3:55 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Clemson +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Arizona -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +7.5 (-110) | Arizona -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Clemson vs. Arizona picks and predictions

Prediction

Arizona 81, Clemson 72

Moneyline

At -300, Arizona’s implied win probability is 75%. That’s not an actionable value point, but its not far off. PASS for now, but bettors with enough bankroll to leverage opportunities like this should consider the Wildcats if the tag falls below -290.

Peg UA as being closer to an 80% prospect here. The Wildcats are a robust 8-3 in their Quadrant 1 games (learn more about college hoops quadrants here).

Against the spread

Arizona plays at a faster tempo than Clemson and is the more efficient squad at both ends of the floor. KenPom ranks the Wildcats as being No. 9 in offensive efficiency and No. 10 on defense (CU comes in at Nos. 24 and 38, respectively).

The Tigers have generally fared well against faster teams, but the ACC offered no similar comps to Arizona when it comes to the Wildcats’ rebounding and 3-point shooting. UA ranks in KenPom’s top-20 in both categories and has shot a robust 39.6% from distance in this Tournament.

Arizona can sometimes be leaky in taking care of the basketball, but Clemson is not a take-away type of defense. With Arizona figuring to also have an edge in free throws, BACK THE WILDCATS -7.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

Both sides are riding significant Under trends heading into this one, but this contest sets up as a zag.

Its reasonable to be looking for some regression in Arizona’s defensive field-goal numbers here. Add in what the Wildcats do well — offensive rebounds and put-backs, free throws, 3s — and with those being score-spiral factors, the OVER 151.5 (-115) is a slight lean.

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