Virginia Cavaliers vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Cavaliers vs Clemson Tigers

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-21.0)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Virginia Cavaliers (4-2) are on their way to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024 where they will take on the Clemson Tigers (5-1). Virginia is 21.0-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 57.5.

The Virginia Cavaliers step onto the field holding a record of 4-2 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cavaliers faced the Louisville Cardinals and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 24-20. When it came to stopping the run, the Cavaliers gave up 177 yds on 31 tries, which averages out to 5.7 yds per rush allowed. Virginia allowed 18 completions on 31 tries for a total of 231 yards, and a completion rate of 58.1%. On the day, they ran 82 plays which gave them 449 yards. The Virginia Cavaliers ran the rock 36 different times and amassed 148 yds, which had them averaging 4.1 yards per carry.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 27.5 PPG. As a unit they maintain an average of 174.8 yards on the ground ranking them 56th in the country. The Cavaliers currently have 2,610 yards in total this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Virginia has amassed 9 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns via the ground. Virginia has a total of 130 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 29 penalties for 243 yards. They have surrendered the football 7 different times.

The Cavaliers sit in 54th in D-1 regarding their opponents scoring, conceding 22.0 points per contest. They are allowing 3.7 yards per attempt on the ground and 123.3 rushing yards per contest this year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 740 yards via the ground game in 6 contests. Concerning yards via the pass, the Cavaliers have given up 1,563 yds which puts them in 108th in the country. They are giving up 260.5 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.4%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 383.8 yards per game which has them ranked 91st in D-1. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 7 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 5-1 for this season. When they last played, the Tigers took home the win by a final score of 49-14 against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Tigers finished the contest with a total of 566 yds while they ran 85 plays (6.7 yards per play). Clemson ran for 5.4 yards per tote, finishing with 223 yds on 41 carries. Clemson conceded 28 rushing attempts for 87 yards (3.1 yds per rush). The Tigers passing defense conceded a completion rate of 48.3%, relinquishing 146 yards on 14 out of 29 through the air.

In relation to putting points on the board, the Tigers currently sit 12th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 41.0 points per contest. The Clemson Tigers are averaging 482.3 yards/game, which ranks them 10th in the nation. The Clemson offense has racked up 282 yds of penalties on 28 infractions, which is 113th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 2 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 148 first downs. For the season so far, the Tigers have a total of 1,689 passing yards as well as an average of 281.5 throwing yards per game, which has them sitting 25th in D-1. They are averaging 200.8 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 1,205 yards in total.

Clemson has conceded a total of 842 yards rushing (140.3 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have allowed 11 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 208.0 yards per outing, ranking them 56th in college football. Their defense has tallied 3 fumbles recovered and 9 picks on the year. The Tigers defense has participated in 391 plays, ranking them 60th in D-1. The Tigers are relinquishing 21.7 points per game, which has them 50th in Division 1. Overall, they have relinquished 130 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers -21.0

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