Clemson Travels to Blacksburg to Face Virginia Tech

Clemson and VaTech in Rematch of ACC Championship Game

The 2nd-ranked Clemson Tigers and the 12th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies meet Saturday at Lane Stadium. This ACC clash is a rematch of the 2016 ACC Championship Game. The Hokies lost to Clemson 42-35, but were only 23 yards away from tying the game. The game will be televised by ABC and kickoff is set for 8 pm. EST. Oddsmakers have Clemson as a 7-point favorite. The total is at 48.5. Clemson, the defending national champions, pay their first visit to Blacksburg since beating the Hokies 23-3 in 2011. That game signaled a shift in the hierarchy in the ACC. Virginia Tech, who was a winner of four ACC championships from 2004-10, was on its way down. Clemson was on its way up. They have won three ACC titles and the 2016 national championship since then.

VaTech Looks to Get Back in ACC Elite

Virginia Tech was a 38-0 winner in its last match at home against Old Dominion Monarchs. They covered the -29-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 38 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. VaTEch has won five straight since losing the ACC Championship. They have dispatched its first four opponents this season in convincing fashion. It started with a big victory over rival West Virginia. They then had three straight blowouts over Delaware, East Carolina and Old Dominion. They have reached their highest rank in the Associated Press poll since 2011. Quarterback Josh Jackson has completed 65.2 percent of his passes for 1,127 yards. He has 11 touchdowns and only one interception. His 177.4 efficiency rating ranks eighth nationally.

Clemson Getting it Done With New Faces on Offense

In their last action, Clemson was a 34-7 winner at home against Boston College Eagles. They failed to cover the -32-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (41) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Clemson has a lot of new faces on offense this year. That includes starting quarterback Kelly Bryant. He is a junior who has proven to be a handful as a passer. He is completing 67.9% of his passes. Bryant is also a good rusher, he has 268 yards and a team-leading seven touchdowns. The Tigers average 272 rushing yards a game. They have a host of running backs that contribute. Freshman Travis Etienne leads the team with 292 rushing yards. He is one of three Clemson players with at least 249 yards on the ground. Clemson’s stout defense is ranked third nationally in fewest yards and points allowed. Its 17 sacks are tied for second-most in the country behind Michigan’s 18. Clemson had one of the toughest schedules in the nation over the first month of the season. They came out unscathed by beating No. 13 Auburn at home, and No. 17 Louisville,then survived a tough home game with Boston College last Saturday, 34-7.

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Title	Stat	Rank	Stat	Rank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense	37.75	35	10.25	8
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense	316.00	20	190.67	58
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense	297.00	12	130.67	60
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense	40.00	28	9.25	4
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense	256.00	55	317.00	92
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense	195.33	57	116.00	41

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College Football Betting Trends

Clemson Tigers
Clemson is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Clemson’s last 10 games
Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Clemson’s last 5 games on the road
Clemson is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Virginia Tech
Clemson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Clemson’s last 8 games when playing Virginia Tech
Clemson is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Virginia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Virginia Tech is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Clemson
Virginia Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Clemson
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Virginia Tech’s last 8 games when playing Clemson
Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Clemson
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech’s last 5 games when playing at home against Clemson

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