Clemson Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Clemson Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Demon Deacons (+20.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60.5

The Clemson Tigers (4-1) are on their way to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024 where they will meet the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-3). Wake Forest opens this game as 20.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 60.5.

The Clemson Tigers head into this matchup 4-1 this season. In their last contest, the Tigers faced the Florida State Seminoles and earned the victory with a final of 29-13. In the running game, the Tigers gave up 22 yards on 23 tries, which averages out to 1.0 yards per run surrendered. Clemson conceded 23 completions on 41 attempts for 228 yards, and a completion percentage of 56.1%. In all, they ran 74 plays which gave them 500 yards. The Clemson Tigers ran the ball a total of 40 times and totaled 265 yards, which earned them an average of 6.6 yds per carry.

The Tigers have attained 2,328 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Clemson has earned 14 touchdowns via the pass and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 3 times. Clemson has accrued 111 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 23 penalties for 240 yards. As a unit they're averaging 196.4 yards in the run game which is 34th in college football. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Clemson Tigers are sitting at 39.4 PPG.

The Tigers are ranked 64th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 23.2 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 151.0 rushing yards per game on the year. In total, they have allowed 755 running yards through 5 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Tigers have allowed 1,102 yds which ranks them 64th in D-1. They have relinquished 220.4 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 55.4%. In total, they have allowed 371.4 yards per outing which has them sitting 80th in D-1. They have relinquished 9 touchdowns by air as well as 6 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Demon Deacons head into this matchup 2-3 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Demon Deacons went home victorious with a score of 34-30 against the NC State Wolfpack. Wake Forest conceded 29 running attempts for 105 yds (3.6 yds per rush). The Demon Deacons secondary conceded a completion percentage of 66.0%, surrendering 314 yards on 31 out of 47 passing. The Demon Deacons finished the contest with a total of 315 yards while running 63 plays (5.0 yds per play). Wake Forest ran the football for 5.2 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 161 yards on 31 attempts.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have an average of 431.0 yards/contest, which has them sitting 46th in the country. The Wake Forest offense has racked up 209 yds of penalties on 23 infractions, which is good for 118th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 151.8 yards per game on the ground and have run for 759 yards for this season. They have thrown 3 picks while conceding 3 fumbles and they have earned 121 1st downs. In terms of this team's ability to score points, the Demon Deacons sit 59th in the country by tallying 30.6 PPG. Over the course of the season thus far, the Demon Deacons have thrown for a total of 1,396 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 279.2 passing yards per contest, which ranks 28th in D-1.

The Demon Deacons are surrendering 31.0 PPG, which puts them 105th in the country. Wake Forest has surrendered a total of 844 yards on the ground (168.8 yards/game) and 8 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 155 points in total. They have given up 10 touchdowns from the passing game and 291.4 yards/game, which puts them in 127th in college football. The Demon Deacons defense has been on the field for 357 plays, which is good for 88th in the nation. They have totaled 2 fumbles and 4 picks on the year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers -20.5

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