The Clemson Tigers (12-0) are trying to remain unbeaten this weekend, as they take on the Virginia Cavaliers (9-3) in the ACC Championship game. It’ll be held at Bank of America Stadium and will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Virginia-Clemson odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Virginia at Clemson: Three things you need to know
1. Virginia’s offense is ranked only 34th in the country in scoring, but it’s seventh in time of possession. That could be a factor in this one as the Cavaliers try to keep the Clemson offense off the field.
2. Clemson is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Virginia, averaging 26.9 points per game to the Cavaliers’ 18.3. The Tigers are 6-4 against the spread in those 10 games, too.
3. Clemson’s narrowest margin of victory this season was by one point over North Carolina. Otherwise, it won every other game by at least two touchdowns.
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Virginia at Clemson: Odds, betting lines and picks
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Prediction
Clemson 45, Virginia 20
Moneyline (ML)
The Tigers are clear favorites in this one and as a result, the moneyline (-3334) isn’t very appetizing for bettors considering Clemson. There’s little upside to taking them, given how much you’ll have to bet just to make any significant profit.
Pass on the moneyline here and instead consider wagering on the spread.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Clemson to win returns a profit of $0.30.
Against the Spread (ATS)
Clemson is used to being a big favorite, so the 28.5-point spread is nothing new. The Tigers have been good at covering the spread this season, too, going 9-3 ATS. They’re 5-1 ATS in their last six games on a neutral site as a favorite.
This is too large of a margin to take the Tigers, though. Virginia will keep it within four touchdowns and cover the spread. Bet VIRGINIA (+28.5, -110) to cover.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected point total of 54.5 should be surpassed fairly easily. Virginia’s defense is nothing to write home about, and Clemson boasts the fourth-best offense in the country. The total has gone Over in four of Virginia’s last five games against ACC opponents.
Bet the OVER 54.5 (-149).
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