Clemson Tigers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Clemson Tigers vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Virginia Tech Hokies (5-4) are welcoming the Clemson Tigers (6-2) at Lane Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Clemson opens as 6.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 53.

The Clemson Tigers head into this game 6-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Tigers stepped onto the field against the Louisville Cardinals and took a loss by a score of 33-21. The Clemson Tigers rushed the ball a total of 45 different times and amassed 222 yds, which is an average of 4.9 yards per tote. On the day, they ran 101 plays for 450 yards. Clemson surrendered 17 completions on 32 attempts for 156 yds, and a completion rate of 53.1%. In the running game, the Tigers conceded 210 yds on 27 tries, which averages out to 7.8 yds per rush allowed.

The Tigers have tallied 3,883 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Clemson has earned 22 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 4 times. Clemson has earned 207 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 43 infractions for 418 yards. As a team they're averaging 202.6 yards on the ground which is 23rd in the country. In terms of scoring, the Clemson Tigers hold an average of 39.4 points per outing.

The Tigers are ranked 68th in college football when it comes to team defense, conceding 24.3 PPG. They are giving up an average of 4.6 yards per rushing attempt and 140.0 yards on the ground per game so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,120 rushing yards through 8 outings. Regarding passing yards, the Tigers have given up 1,682 yards which has them ranked 42nd in the nation. They have conceded 210.3 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.4%. Over the course of this season, they have given up 350.3 yards per game which puts them 52nd in the nation. They have surrendered 15 touchdowns via the pass and 9 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Hokies come into this matchup with a record of 5-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Hokies walked away with a loss by a score of 38-31 when they played the Syracuse Orange. The Hokies finished the game with a total of 455 yds while they ran 72 plays (6.3 yds per play). Virginia Tech ran for 5.2 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 249 yds on 48 carries. Virginia Tech surrendered 33 running attempts for 130 yds (3.9 yards per carry). The Hokies pass defense gave up a completion rate of 66.7%, surrendering 280 yards on 24 out of 36 passing.

The Virginia Tech Hokies have an average of 385.7 yards/game, which has them ranked 73rd in Division 1. The Virginia Tech offense has totaled 425 yds of penalties on 52 infractions, which is 67th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 201.4 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 1,813 yards for this season. They have given away 5 picks while surrendering 6 fumbles and they have recorded 173 1st downs. Regarding how much they score, the Hokies are ranked 46th in the nation holding an average of 30.8 points per contest. During the season so far, the Hokies have thrown for 1,658 passing yards along with holding an average of 184.2 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 114th in the nation.

Virginia Tech has conceded a total of 1,418 rushing yards (157.6 yards/game) in addition to 13 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have allowed 12 touchdowns via the pass and 205.6 yards/game, which has them in 48th in the nation. They have 8 fumbles and 8 picks this season. The Hokies defense has been on the field for 616 plays, which ranks them 113th in the nation. The Hokies are allowing 22.3 points per contest, ranking them 49th in D-1. This year, they have surrendered 201 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Tigers -6.5

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