Clemson at Wake Forest Football Betting Odds, Line & Spread

Written October 9, 2008 by Jack Jones

There is a solid Thursday night football game this week when the Clemson Tigers head to Winston-Salem to take on the No. 21 ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Clemson has had two weeks to prepare for this game, and they needed it after coming off a 20-17 loss to Maryland. That was the second loss for this team that was supposed to contend for a national title after getting killed by Alabama in the season opener. Wake started their season off with three straight wins, even though two were close calls against Ole Miss and Florida State. Then two weeks ago they were beat up by Navy in front of the home crowd. Even after the loss, the odds makers show Wake Forest as a 2.5 point favorite over Clemson with the total set at 43.5. The Deacons will be trying to avenge a 44-10 loss to the Tigers last year in Death Valley.

Offensively, Clemson is gaining 385.8 total yards per game and once again the rushing tandem of James Davis and CJ Spiller is doing most of work. The team has 17 touchdowns, but 13 of them have come running the ball. Davis now has 375 yards and five of those scores, while Spiller’s numbers are right on track with 304 yards and another five scores. Cullen Harper has completed 67% of his passes under center for 944 yards, but his three touchdowns and five interceptions are a massive under achievement for what was expected out of him.

Defensively the team has been solid against both the run and the pass, allowing only 316.2 ypg. Teams can only manage 3.5 ypc and 115.4 ypg running the ball, while the pass defense has generated eight interceptions to only five passing touchdowns. The opening game against Alabama has been the team’s only hiccup as they have since held all four opponents to under three touchdowns. If you think this team gets back on track Thursday, bet Clemson +2.5 at BetUS and get up to 145% in signup bonuses!

Navy was able to upset Wake Forest largely due to the fact that the Deacons couldn’t keep from turning over the ball, having six in the contest. Riley Skinner contributed his part of mistakes, throwing four interceptions, but he did generate 270 yards passing. The rushing attack was horrible against Navy, only gaining 43 yards on 31 carries. That isn’t far off from normal though unfortunately as the team has only averaged 2.4 ypc and 84.8 ypg so far this year. That means Skinner has had to do it all in helping the team to 25 ppg and 328.2 ypg. He has completed 69% of his throws for 974 yards and six touchdowns, and those four picks he threw against Navy were his first of the season.

The defense didn’t do a very good job against Navy either, allowing them to run for 292 yards and to hold onto the ball for 37 of the 60 minutes. Even with the Midshipmen throwing only four times in the game and Wake putting nearly everyone in the box didn’t help them to stop the ground game.

The defense has held opponents to just 17 ppg and only 293.2 total ypg, allowing only nine trips to the end zone by the opposition. The team has done a good job at collecting turnovers as well with nine picks and eight fumble recoveries. If you think the Deacons will win this one, bet on Wake Forest +2.5 at Bookmaker and get a 20% cash bonus on your first deposit.

Predicted Score: Wake Forest 23, Clemson 20

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