The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Clemson Tigers meet Saturday in week 6 college football action at Memorial Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview 

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons look for their second road win to improve 4-1 on the year. Wake Forest has split its last 6 road games. Mitch Griffis is completing 59.8 percent of his passes for 999 yards, 9 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Jahmal Banks and Taylor Morin have combined for 515 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Wesley Grimes has 10 receptions. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons ground game is averaging 176.8 yards per contest, and Demond Claiborne leads the way with 311 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Wake Forest is allowing 22.8 points and 338.5 yards per game. Jacob Roberts leads the Wake Forest Demon Deacons with 37 tackles, Jasheen Davis has 4.5 sacks and DaShawn Jones has 3 interceptions.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Facts

• Wake Forest has won each of its last four October games as an underdog.
• Wake Forest has covered the spread in each of its last four October games as an underdog.
• Wake Forest has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
• Four of Wake Forest’s last five games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Clemson Tigers look for their third home win to improve to 4-2 on the season. Clemson has won 14 of its last 16 home games. Cade Klubnik is completing 65.4 percent of his passes for 1,239 yards, 11 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Tyler Brown and Beaux Collins have combined for 605 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Antonio Williams has 15 receptions. The Clemson Tigers ground game is averaging 184.4 yards per contest, and Will Shipley leads the way with 353 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Clemson is allowing 20.8 points and 267.4 yards per game. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. leads the Clemson Tigers with 30 tackles, T.J. Parker has 3 sacks and Wade Woodaz has 2 interceptions.

Clemson Tigers Team Facts

• Clemson has won each of its last 21 home games in October.
• Clemson has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Clemson has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against conference opponents.
• Clemson has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
• Each of Clemson’s last four home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Clemson ranked T5th among FBS teams for H1 win percentage last season (.786).
• Clemson ranked 13th among FBS teams for Q1 points allowed per game last season (3.4).
• Wake Forest ranked T12th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game last season (9.3).
• Wake Forest ranked T12th among FBS teams for Q2 win percentage last season (.692).

Randy’s Pick

The Clemson Tigers have the talent edge to run away with things in this game, but it’s fair to say this has been an underwhelming season up to this point. Clemson can still be hit or miss offensively, and it has yet to look dominant in ACC play. Wake Forest has a balanced enough attack offensively to have some success, and the defense can stop the run. Wake Forest has also had an extra week to prepare for this game. We’re getting 3 free touchdowns. I’ll take a shot with the Demon Deacons on the road.