by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Saturday, November 9, 2024
Venue: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clemson -6.5, VA Tech +6.5; Over/Under: 52.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clemson -6.5, VA Tech +6.5; Over/Under: 53 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clemson -6.5, VA Tech +6.5; Over/Under: 53.5 points
Season Record
Clemson Tigers: 6-2 (5-1) (3rd place, ACC)
Virginia Tech Hokies: 5-4 (3-2) (7th place, ACC)
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Clemson Tigers: lost their last game at home against the Louisville Cardinals 33-21.
Virginia Tech Hokies: lost their last game on the road against the Syracuse Orange 38-31 in overtime.
Clemson Tigers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Preview and Analysis
Clemson is entering this game with a 6-2 record overall and they have a 5-1 record in their conference games too. They are 4-1 in their home games, 2-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against Louisville 33-21. Cade Klubnik was the starting QB and he completed 33/56 passes for 228 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Phil Mafah led the team in rushing yards with 171 and 2 TDs. T.J. Moore led the receivers with 63 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Wade Woodaz led the defense in that game with 8 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while no one on the defense recorded a sack for them. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Virginia Tech is entering this game with a 5-4 record overall and they have a 3-2 record in their conference games too. They are 3-1 in their home games, 2-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They lost their last game against Syracuse 38-31 in OT. Collin Schlee was the starting QB and he completed 16/24 passes for 206 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Jeremiah Coney led the team in rushing yards with 96. Stephen Gosnell led the receivers with 118 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Jaden Keller led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. led the defense in sacks with 1. Mansoor Delane came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Clemson vs Virginia Tech Prediction
The current betting odds have Clemson listed as a 6.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Clemson has looked really good in their games this season with their 6-2 record overall and their 5-1 conference record which has them right near the top of the ACC. They only have 1 conference loss this season, but they do have 2 losses overall and really can't afford to lose another game now. They are coming off a loss in their last one as they were shocked at home by Louisville, but they have looked so good over the last month that they will be able to bounce back in this one against a weaker team. Their offense has been rolling in their games lately and they will be looking to bounce back in a big way. Meanwhile, Virginia Tech hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 5-4 record overall and their 3-2 conference record. They have been staying above .500 in the ACC, but they don't really have a chance at getting to the CFP so their focus is going to be on getting 1 more win to become bowl eligible at least. They are coming off a loss in their last one and that was a game they blew a big lead against Syracuse. Their offense looked a lot better in that game, but they still haven't looked great with their starting QB out and they are only going to struggle more against this better defense. Clemson needs a get right win and this is the perfect game for them since they were blowing teams out in the conference up until that loss to Louisville in their last one. The best way to place a bet here is on Clemson to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Clemson Tigers: 5-2 ATS after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses. 4-1 ATS versus good rushing teams - averaging 200 rushing yards/game or more. 8-1 1H ATS after a 2 game home stand. 8-4 UNDER as a road favorite. 15-8 UNDER against conference opponents. 7-2 UNDER after a 2 game home stand.
Virginia Tech Hokies: 1-5 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points. 5-1 UNDER as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points. 5-1 UNDER versus good rushing teams - averaging 4.75 rushing yards/carry or more. 4-1 1H UNDER off an upset loss as a favorite.
Key Injuries
Clemson Tigers: S. Lewis (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Capehart (DT) Questionable - Undisclosed. P. Woods (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. T. Brown (WR) Questionable - Ankle. C. Sadler (OL) Questionable - Foot. Q. Castner (K/P) Out - Leg. V. Burley (DT) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Pennington (OL) Questionable - Undisclosed. C. Gipson (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed. K. McCloud (LB) Out - Knee.
Virginia Tech Hokies: K. Drones (QB) Questionable - Undisclosed. B. Tuten (RB) Questionable - Foot. T. Holloway (WR) Questionable - Knee. P. Prioleau (RB) Out - Lower Leg. T. Heath (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Stroman (SAF) Out - Undisclosed. L. Ghannam (OL) Questionable - Undisclosed. K. Copeland (DL) Out - Elbow. J. Tapscott (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. McDonald (LB) Questionable - Undisclosed. N. Gallo (TE) Questionable - Knee. W. Johnson (LB) Questionable - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“We did not play our best game tonight, and we did not deserve to win. We looked like a very poorly coached team tonight. That’s on me.” - Dabo Swinney after his team’s loss against Louisville in their last game.
“Tremendous effort by our team, particularly our backup quarterback and a couple of running backs. We made too many mistakes to beat a good team on the road.” - Brent Pry after his team’s loss against Syracuse in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Clemson Tigers
WR Williams, Antonio
WR Moore, T.J.
WR Stellato, Troy
TE Briningstool, Jake
QB Klubnik, Cade
RB Mafah, Phil
Virginia Tech Hokies
WR Felton, Da'Quan
WR Jennings, Ali
WR Lane, Jaylin
TE Gosnell, Benji
QB Drones, Kyron
RB Tuten, Bhayshul
Statistical Leaders
Clemson Tigers
Passing: C. Klubnik (2064)
Rushing: P. Mafah (853)
Receiving: A. Williams (418)
Touchdowns: P. Mafah (8)
Virginia Tech Hokies
Passing: K. Drones (1447)
Rushing: B. Tuten (950)
Receiving: S. Gosnell (462)
Touchdowns: B. Tuten (14)
Coaches:
Clemson Tigers: Dabo Swinney (17th season)
Virginia Tech Hokies: Brent Pry (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
