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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (7-2, 3-2 ACC) and Clemson Tigers (10-0, 7-0) lock horns at Clemson Memorial Stadium in South Carolina at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday. The Tigers look to avoid a hiccup against the Deacs as they hurtle toward another appearance in the College Football Playoff.
We analyze the Wake Forest-Clemson odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Wake Forest at Clemson: Three things you need to know
1. Wake Forest ranks 13th in the nation with 487.3 total yards per game, while checking in 11th in passing yards per game (314.1). However, the offense takes a huge hit with WR Sage Surratt (shoulder) ruled out for the season earlier this week. WR Scotty Washington (undisclosed), the team’s third leading receiver, is also out Saturday.
2. Clemson has scored 55 or more points in each of the past three outings, and 45 or more points in five consecutive outings.
3. The Tigers rank second in total yards (545.8) and fifth in points scored (45.3). Defensively they are fourth in total yards allowed (251.5), second in passing yards allowed (137.2) and third in points allowed (11.5).
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Wake Forest at Clemson: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 6:50 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Clemson 55, Wake Forest 17
Moneyline (ML)
There is no moneyline offered on this game with such a high spread.
Against the Spread (ATS)
CLEMSON (-34.5, -110) is in good shape at home laying less than five touchdowns. Wake Forest (+34.5, -110) was going to have a difficult time at full health, but missing its leading receiver, and third-best receiver, makes matters untenable.
Over/Under (O/U)
It wouldn’t be shocking to see Clemson take care of the OVER (60.5, -106) all by itself. While the loss of Surratt and Washington is worrisome to Wake’s potential to score points, the Demon Deacons should be able to get into double digits. Expect Clemson to pile up the points by halftime, perhaps with a total in the 40’s, then the defense letting up in the second half while Wake makes it look less embarrassing.
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