Clemson at Georgia Tech College Football Picks and Predictions 9/22/2018

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Bobby Dodd Stadium

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Bobby Dodd Stadium is the venue for the game between the Clemson Tigers and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Clemson as 16 point favorites. The Yellow Jackets are 0-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-2-0. The Tigers are 0-3-0 ATS and their over/under record is 1-2-0.

Valuable Clemson Tigers Betting Trends

The Clemson Tigers are 1-2-0 against the over/under

The Clemson Tigers are 0-3-0 against the spread

Important Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Trends

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 1-2-0 against the over/under

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 0-3-0 against the spread

Key Clemson Tigers Injuries

09/16/18 QB Kelly Bryant Chest left last game, is questionable Saturday vs Georgia Tech
08/24/18 DE Richard Yeargin Left Team is out for season

Key Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Injuries

09/16/18 OL Andrew Marshall Lower Body left last game, is questionable Saturday vs Clemson
09/16/18 OL Will Bryan Lower Body is questionable Saturday vs Clemson
09/11/18 RB KirVonte Benson Knee is out for season
08/16/18 QB Lucas Johnson Leg is out indefinitely
08/10/18 WR Adonicas Sanders Collarbone is out indefinitely

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Clemson Tigers have run for 690 yards as a unit, which ranks 29th in the nation. They've run 112 times, averaging 6.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Tigers have been penalized on offense 11 times for 114 yards so far this year, which has them 111th in the country in penalties. They are 35th in Division 1 in points scored with 114. They have run 205 plays this year for 1,551 yards, which ranks them 29th in the nation in total offense. The Tigers average 7.6 yards per play, which is 10th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 64 1st downs this season, ranking them 58th overall as an offensive unit. Kelly Bryant has completed 29 throws while attempting 43 passes for a completion percentage of 67.4%. He has passed for 400 yards this year. He averages 9.2 adjusted yards per throw and 9.3 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 156.3.

Defensive Statistics

The Tigers rush defense has given up 127 attempts for 352 yards this season, putting them in 43rd place in the country against the run. They have had 12 penalties for 74 yards on defense this year. That places them 6th in Division 1. Clemson is 18th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 40. They have given up a total of 888 yards on D, which is 32nd in the nation. The Tigers are 40th in yards per play allowed with 4.8. Opponent offenses have completed 30 throws on 58 attempts against the Clemson Tigers defense this season, ranking them 6th and 8th in the country. The Clemson pass defense has also surrendered a total of 536 yards in the air, which is 50th overall in total pass defense.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Yellow Jackets are 53rd in Division 1 in points scored with 98. They have run 218 plays this season for 1,531 yards, which ranks them 123rd in the nation in total offense. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets average 7 yards per play, which is 21st in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 74 1st downs this year, placing them 26th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Georgia Tech has run for 1,178 yards as a team, which ranks 1st in the country. They've run 167 times, averaging 7.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Yellow Jackets have been penalized on offense 16 times for 145 yards so far this season, which has them 90th in the nation in penalties. TaQuon Marshall has thrown for 353 yards this season. He has completed 24 passes on 51 attempts for a completion percentage of 47.1%. His quarterback rating this year is 102.5. He averages 6.9 yards per pass attempt and 4.2 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Georgia Tech is 76th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 73. They have surrendered a total of 907 yards on D, which is 37th in Division 1. The Yellow Jackets are ranked 52nd in yards per play allowed with 5. Opposing offenses have completed 52 passes on 77 attempts against the Georgia Tech defense this season, placing them 61st and 32nd in the country. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets pass defense has also given up a total of 468 yards through the air, which is 29th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 103 attempts for 439 yards this year, putting them in 70th place in D-1 against the run. The Yellow Jackets have committed 12 penalties for 94 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 18th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Yellow Jackets college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Yellow Jackets +16

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