Clemson Tigers (4-1) vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-3)
October 12, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +20.5 / Clemson Tigers -20.5; Over/Under: +56.5
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The Clemson Tigers and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet in week 7 college football action from Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Wake Forest vs Clemson Prediction.
Clemson Recap
The Clemson Tigers come into this one looking to build on their current four-game win streak, sitting at 4-1 on the year after a 29-13 win over Florida State last time out. After this game, Clemson will head home for a matchup against Virginia.
Tigers Looking To Keep Ball Rolling
Cade Klubnik has thrown for 1,219 yards, 14 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 64.3% passing while also rushing for 168 yards and 4 touchdowns. Phil Mafah has a team-high 496 rushing yards with 2 TDs while Antonio Williams leads the Clemson receiving group with 19 receptions for 280 yards and 4 TDs and Bryant Wesco Jr. has 11 grabs for 262 yards and 2 scores. Jake Briningstool has 17 receptions for 185 yards and 3 TDs while three more Tigers have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Wade Woodaz has a team-high 36 total tackles including 20 solo tackles while T.J. Parker has a team-high 4 sacks. As a unit, Clemson has combined for 10 sacks and 7 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Clemson has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wake Forest has lost seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked teams.
- Wake Forest has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of Wake Forest’s last five games.
Wake Forest Recap
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons come into this one looking to build on a 34-30 win over NC State last time out to improve to 2-3 on the year. After this game, Wake Forest will head on the road for a matchup against UConn.
Demon Deacons Trying To Right The Ship
Hank Bachmeier has thrown for 1,313 yards, 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 63.6% passing while Demond Claiborne leads the Demon Deacons on the ground with 471 rushing yards and 6 TDs. Tate Carney also has 151 rushing yards and 4 scores while Taylor Morin leads Wake with 26 receptions for 345 yards. Donavon Greene also has 16 receptions for 271 yards and 2 touchdowns while Deuce Alexander and Horatio Fields each have 200+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Nick Andersen has a team-high 60 total tackles including 30 solo tackles while Kevin Pointer has a pair of sacks. As a unit, Wake Forest has combined for 6 sacks and 4 INTs so far this season.
Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win
- Wake Forest has won nine of its last 10 home games in October.
- Clemson has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games in October.
- Wake Forest has covered the spread in eight of its last 10 home games in October.
Wake Forest vs Clemson Prediction
I’m on Clemson here. One win over an up and down and banged up NC State team doesn’t really move the needle for me with Wake Forest and Clemson’s been rolling for the better part of the season with the outlier result being the loss to Georgia. Wake just doesn’t have the horses to hang with Clemson for a full game in my eyes, so I’ll back Clemson in another beat down.
