Clemson vs Georgia Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 1

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches a play during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Alabama in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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  • Georgia is a -13.5 point favorite vs. Clemson
  • Clemson vs. Georgia Total(Over/Under): 49.5 points
  • TV Channel: ABC

The Clemson Tigers 0-0 visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium to take on the Georgia Bulldogs 0-0 on Aug. 31 in Atlanta, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Georgia is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-115).

The Clemson vs. Georgia Over/Under is 49.5 total points.

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Clemson vs. Georgia Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Clemson+13.5 -10549.5 -110+425
Georgia -13.5 -11549.5 -110-600

Clemson vs Georgia Prediction:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Georgia will win this game with 84.3% confidence.

Clemson vs Georgia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Georgia will cover the spread with 65.6% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Clemson and Georgia, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Clemson has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.50 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+4.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.00 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games (+7.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.05 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Clemson players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Clemson Player Prop Bets Today

  • Cade Klubnik has hit the TD Passes Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+4.40 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Cade Klubnik has hit the Passing Yards Over in 4 of his last 5 away games (+2.80 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Jake Briningstool has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.50 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Antonio Williams has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Phil Mafah has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Georgia players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Georgia Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Rara Thomas has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Carson Beck has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 2 games (+2.45 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Carson Beck has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Dominic Lovett has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 5 of his last 8 games (+1.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Carson Beck has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)

Clemson Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Clemson was 6-7 against the spread last college football season (-1.7 Units / -11.85% ROI).

  • Clemson was 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -3.98% ROI
  • Clemson was 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • Clemson was 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Georgia Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Georgia is 5-8 against the spread this college football season (-3.8 Units / -24.68% ROI).

  • Georgia was 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.8 Units / 1.28% ROI
  • Georgia was 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Georgia was 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

Clemson: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia

Clemson is 8-3 (.727) when not losing a fumble since the 2022 season– 24th-best in FBS; Average: .509

Clemson is 13-5 (.650) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2022 season– 23rd-best in FBS; Average: .494

Clemson is 9-1 (.900) when forcing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– 6th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .583

Clemson is 11-5 (.688) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 13th-best in FBS; Average: .409

Georgia: Keys to the Game vs. Clemson

Georgia is undefeated (12-0) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .377

Georgia is undefeated (14-0) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: .396

Georgia was undefeated (7-0) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .391

Georgia is 9-1 (.900) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .407

Matchup Notes for Clemson vs. Georgia

Georgia’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 947 attempts since the 2022 season — 8th-best among FBS offenses. Clemson’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.8% of attempts since the 2022 season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Georgia’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 455 attempts last season — 11th-best among FBS offenses. Clemson’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.4% of attempts last season — 2nd-worst among ACC defenses.

Georgia’s QBs threw for 4,261 passing yards in 14 games (304.4 YPG) last season — 10th-best among FBS teams. Clemson’s defense allowed just 176.6 passing yards per game last season — 11th-best among FBS defenses.

Clemson’s TEs gained 540 yards on 55 receptions (just 9.8 YPR) last season — 3rd-worst among ACC TEs. Georgia’s defense allowed just 9.6 Yards Per Reception to TEs last season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.

Clemson’s WRs gained 1,818 yards on 164 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) last season — 3rd-worst among Power 5 WRs. Georgia’s defense allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-13th-best among FBS defenses.

Clemson gained 2,706 yards on 269 receptions (just 10.1 YPR) last season — 3rd-worst among Power 5 skill players. Georgia’s defense allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-13th-best among FBS defenses.

Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends

Clemson’s TEs gained 540 yards on 55 receptions (just 9.8 YPR) last season — 3rd-worst among ACC TEs. Georgia’s defense allowed just 9.6 Yards Per Reception to TEs last season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.

Clemson’s WRs gained 1,818 yards on 164 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) last season — 3rd-worst among Power 5 WRs. Georgia’s defense allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-13th-best among FBS defenses.

Clemson gained 2,706 yards on 269 receptions (just 10.1 YPR) last season — 3rd-worst among Power 5 skill players. Georgia’s defense allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-13th-best among FBS defenses.

Clemson WRs had no touchdowns on 17 receptions in close and late situations in the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 9.6

Clemson gained 2,706 yards on 269 receptions (just 10.1 YPR) last season — worst among ACC skill players. Georgia’s defense allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-13th-best among FBS defenses.

Georgia Offensive Stats & Trends

Georgia TEs had 7 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams

Georgia TEs have 10 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams

Georgia’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 947 attempts since the 2022 season — 8th-best among FBS offenses. Clemson’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.8% of attempts since the 2022 season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Georgia’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 14.3% of 455 attempts last season — 11th-best among FBS offenses. Clemson’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.4% of attempts last season — 2nd-worst among ACC defenses.

Georgia TEs have 47 receptions for 20 or more yards since the 2022 season– most among SEC Teams

Clemson Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends

Clemson allowed first downs on 23% of pass attempts in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 32%

Clemson has tackled opponents for a loss on 186 of 839 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) since the 2022 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 16%.

Clemson allowed 9.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (296 yards / 32 touches) on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 5.3

Clemson allowed first downs on 23% of pass attempts in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 31%

Clemson has tackled opponents for a loss on 186 of 839 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Georgia Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends

Georgia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 41% (58 completions/141 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– best in the SEC; Average: 54%

Georgia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (34 completions/88 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go since the 2022 season– best in the SEC; Average: 54%

Georgia has allowed 2.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (396 yards / 145 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best in the SEC; Average: 3.6

Georgia has allowed opponents to catch just 58 of 139 passes (42% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– best in the SEC; Average: 54%

Georgia allowed opponents to catch just 26 of 68 passes (38% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 55%


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