Clemson vs. Wake Forest prediction & betting tips - October 12
The No.10-ranked Clemson Tigers will visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.
Auburn's (4-1, 3-0 ACC) only loss came in the season opener against the then-No.1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs. Meanwhile, Wake Forest (2-3, 1-1) has lost against the Virginia Cavaliers, then-No.5-ranked Ole Miss Rebels and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
Clemson vs. Wake Forest game details
Game: Clemson Tigers at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Clemson vs. Wake Forest betting odds and spread
Clemson vs. Wake Forest key stats
The Clemson Tigers are averaging 39.4 points per game, which ranks 16th out of 134 teams in the nation. They also average 269.2 passing yards and 196.4 rushing yards, ranking 34th in both passing and rushing offense. The Tigers have allowed 23.2 ppg, which ranks 64th in the nation, 220.4 passing yards and 151.0 rushing yards, ranking 79th and 78th, respectively.
Auburn coach Dabo Swinney is leading the team and is in his 17th season. He has led the Tigers to a 174-44 record. He remains in his first gig as a head coach after serving as a wide receivers coach and tight end coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide and a WRs coach for Clemson.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 30.6 ppg, which ranks 59th in the nation. They rank 28th in passing offense and 75th in rushing offense, averaging 279.2 passing yards and 151.8 rushing yards per game. They have allowed 31.0 ppg, which ranks 105th, 291.4 passing yards and 168.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 127th and 99th, respectively.
Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson is in his 11th season and has a 65-64 record. He spent the previous five seasons leading the Bowling Green State Falcons to a 32-32 mark.
Clemson vs. Wake Forest betting prediction
The Clemson Tigers have gotten off to a strong start this season, thanks to their dominant offense. They have averaged 48.5 points over the past four games. Meanwhile, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons have struggled defensively, allowing at least 30 points to each of the four FBS opponents they have faced this season. Look for the Tigers to win by at least three touchdowns.
Pick: Clemson Tigers -20.5 (-110)