The Clemson Tigers (3-2) will face off against their ACC-rival, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1) in a matchup on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC). The Demon Deacons will need their best effort to pull off an upset, they are currently 21-point underdogs. The over/under in this outing is 52.5 points.
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Clemson vs. Wake Forest Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson | -21 | -110 | -110 | 52.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest (+21) | Under (52.5) | Clemson 35 Wake Forest 15 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Clemson | Wake Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.2 (36) | 29.0 (102) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.8 (44) | 22.8 (33) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (48) | 10 (115) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 8 (36) | 8 (36) |
Clemson vs. Wake Forest Betting Insights
Clemson Stats and Trends
- Clemson has won two games against the spread this season.
- The Tigers have been favored by 21 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
- So far this season, two Clemson games have hit the over.
- The Tigers and their opponents have scored more than 52.5 points in three of five games this season.
- Clemson has an average point total of 53.7 in their outings this year, 1.2 more points than this game’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Clemson has an edge against Wake Forest in the past three matchups between these two teams, recording a 3-0 record in those games. In those games against the Tigers, the Demon Deacons have a 2-1 record against the spread with those games outpacing the point total on two occasions. Clemson outscored Wake Forest 136-85 in those three head-to-head matchups.
Wake Forest Stats and Trends
- Wake Forest has a record of 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
- So far this year, just one Wake Forest game has hit the over.
- The Deacs and their opponents have scored more than 52.5 combined points twice this season.
- The average over/under for Wake’s outings this season is 57.4, 4.9 more points than this game’s point total.
Clemson Players to Watch
- Cade Klubnik leads the team with 1,239 passing yards (247.8 yards per game) and has a 65.4% completion percentage this year (119-of-182) while throwing 11 touchdowns with two interceptions. He also has 72 rushing yards on 44 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 14.4 yards per game.
- Will Shipley has rushed for a team-leading 353 yards on 72 attempts (70.6 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns. He also averages 19.2 receiving yards per game, grabbing 17 passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns.
- Phil Mafah has 278 yards on 43 carries (55.6 ypg), with four rushing touchdowns.
- Tyler Brown has 20 catches and paces his team with 314 receiving yards (62.8 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Beaux Collins has hauled in 19 catches for 289 yards (57.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- Antonio Williams has caught 15 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 48.3 yards per game this year.
Wake Forest Players to Watch
- Mitch Griffis has passed for 999 yards while completing 59.8% of his throws (76-of-127), with nine touchdowns and six interceptions (249.8 yards per game).
- Demond Claiborne has run for a team-leading 311 yards on 63 carries (77.8 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- So far this year Justice Ellison has run for 250 yards on 44 carries (83.3 ypg).
- This season Jahmal Banks has 24 receptions for a team-high 276 receiving yards (69.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Taylor Morin has added 239 yards (on 18 catches) and two touchdowns.
- This season Wesley Grimes is averaging 49.8 yards per game, with 10 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns.
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