In this article, we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Clemson prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 9th at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 11 matchup.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 5-4 (3-2) this season after they lost to Syracuse by a score of 38-31 in overtime last week. Virginia Tech led 14-0 in the first quarter and 31-24 late in the game, but they allowed the tying score with 29 seconds left in the game and lost in overtime. The Hokies outgained Syracuse by a total of 455-410, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 5-11 on third down in the game. Collin Schlee threw for 206 yards and one touchdown, while Jeremiah Coney rushed for 96 yards on nine carries in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Hokies won three in a row against Georgia Tech, Boston College, and Stanford. The VT offense has scored 31.4 points per game with 184.2 passing yards and 201.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.3 points per game this season. Kyron Drones (questionable) has completed 1,447 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Bhayshul Tuten (questionable) has rushed for 951 yards and 12 scores.
Clemson Tigers Betting Preview
The Clemson Tigers are 6-2 (5-1) this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 33-21 in their last game. Clemson trailed 17-7 at the half and they allowed the first nine points in the second half for the loss. The Tigers outgained Louisville by a total of 450-366, tied the turnover battle at zero, and went 11-23 on third down in the game. Cade Klubnik threw for 228 yards and one touchdown, while Phil Mafah rushed for 171 yards and two scores.
Prior to that loss, the Tigers won six games in a row by at least 16 points in each game. The Clemson offense has scored 39.4 points per game with 282.8 passing yards and 202.6 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 24.3 points per game this season. Cade Klubnik has completed 65.1% of his passes for 2,064 yards, 21 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Phil Mafah has rushed for 853 yards and eight scores.
Why Clemson will cover
- Clemson has won 12 of its last 13 November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Virginia Tech has lost seven of its last eight November games against AP-ranked teams.
- The team ranked 19th in the AP Poll has covered the spread in each of its last five games.
- Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games against AP-ranked teams.
- Clemson has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last seven November games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Clemson’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia Tech ranks T5th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (66.7).
- Virginia Tech ranks 6th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (10.6).
- Clemson ranks 1st among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+10.9).
- Clemson ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (12.5).
Virginia Tech vs Clemson Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup after disappointing losses last week and will look to bounce back here. Virginia Tech didn’t have their starting quarterback or running back in their loss to Syracuse, but they still had a late lead and probably should have won. Clemson played pretty poorly against Louisville and lost at home, which is nearly unheard of. Virginia Tech is a decent team, but if Drones and Tuten are also out for this game, Clemson will run away with it. Even if those two play in this matchup, I don’t know if Virginia Tech can get enough stops to keep it close. Take Clemson here.