- SMU is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Clemson
- Clemson vs. SMU Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
- TV Channel: ABC
The Clemson Tigers (9-3) visit Bank of America Stadium to take on the SMU Mustangs (11-1) on Dec. 7 in Charlotte, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST.
SMU is a betting favorite in Week 15, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Clemson vs. SMU Over/Under is 56.5 total points.
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Clemson vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Clemson | +2.5 -110 | 56.5 -105 | +115 |
| SMU | -2.5 -110 | 56.5 -115 | -135 |
Clemson vs SMU Prediction:
The winning team model predicts SMU will win this game with 56.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Clemson and SMU, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Clemson vs SMU Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 58.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Clemson Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Clemson has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 away games (+4.00 Units / 13% ROI)
- Clemson has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+2.90 Units / 44% ROI)
- Clemson has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.10 Units / 17% ROI)
- Clemson have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- Clemson has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.55 Units / 12% ROI)
SMU Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 28% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 24% ROI)
- SMU have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.15 Units / 57% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- SMU have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% 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
- Antonio Williams has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Phil Mafah has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Jake Briningstool has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Cade Klubnik has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Tyler Brown has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for SMU players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best SMU Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Preston Stone has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 2 games (+2.25 Units / 71% ROI)
- Jake Bailey has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Key’Shawn Smith has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Kevin Jennings has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Romello Brinson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)
Clemson Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Clemson is 5-7 against the spread this college football season (-2.7 Units / -20.53% ROI).
- Clemson is 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.7 Units / 1.93% ROI
- Clemson is 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -28.03% ROI
- Clemson is 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 19.7% ROI
SMU Against the Spread (ATS) Record
SMU is 8-4 against the spread this college football season (+3.6 Units / 27.38% ROI).
- SMU is 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 7.46% ROI
- SMU is 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- SMU is 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
Clemson: Keys to the Game vs. SMU
Clemson is undefeated (6-0) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush this season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .654
Clemson is 5-2 (.714) when sacking the QB less than 3 times this season– 14th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .478
Clemson is 16-5 (.762) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– 25th-best in FBS; Average: .605
Clemson is 14-3 (.824) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2023 season– 18th-best in FBS; Average: .611
SMU: Keys to the Game vs. Clemson
SMU is 8-1 (.889) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: .503
SMU is 8-1 (.889) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .522
SMU is undefeated (11-0) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season– T-best in FBS; Average: .627
SMU is undefeated (11-0) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .667
Matchup Notes for Clemson vs. SMU
SMU’s offense has thrown for 3,167 passing yards in 12 games (263.9 YPG) this season — T-31st-best among FBS offenses. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 206.9 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.
SMU’s QBs has thrown for 3,167 passing yards in 12 games (263.9 YPG) this season — T-30th-best among FBS teams. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 206.9 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.
SMU have 263.9 receiving yards per game this season — T-30th-best among FBS skill players. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 206.9 receiving yards per game this season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.
Clemson’s TEs has 56 receptions in 12 games (4.7 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. SMU’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Clemson’s TEs has averaged 7.1 targets per game this season — 4th-highest among ACC TEs. SMU’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Clemson’s TEs has 5 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone this season — T-3rd-most among ACC TEs. SMU’s defense has allowed 15 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone this season — 2nd-most among ACC defenses.
Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends
Clemson RBs have averaged 9.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (271 yards / 29 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.5
Clemson’s TEs has 56 receptions in 12 games (4.7 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. SMU’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Clemson Skill Players have averaged just 9.3 yards per reception (945 yards/102 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.3
Clemson RBs have not rushed for a 0 TD on 41 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in close and late situations this season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 22.7
Clemson WRs have averaged 16.7 receptions per game (200/12) this season– 14th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.3
SMU Offensive Stats & Trends
SMU’s offense has thrown for 3,167 passing yards in 12 games (263.9 YPG) this season — T-31st-best among FBS offenses. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 206.9 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.
SMU WRs have no touchdowns on 26 receptions in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.1
SMU WRs have no touchdowns on 26 receptions in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.8
SMU’s QBs has thrown for 3,167 passing yards in 12 games (263.9 YPG) this season — T-30th-best among FBS teams. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 206.9 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among ACC defenses.
SMU Skill Players have no touchdowns on 15 receptions in close and late situations this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.4
Clemson Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends
Clemson has allowed a Completion Pct of just 25% (3 completions/12 attempts) on 3rd and short this season– T-2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%
Clemson has allowed 7.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (451 yards / 58 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 5.2
Clemson has allowed a Completion Pct of just 54% (427 completions/792 attempts) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 61%
Clemson has allowed 7.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (451 yards / 58 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.2
Clemson has allowed a Completion Pct of just 54% (427 completions/792 attempts) since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
SMU Mustangs Defensive Stats & Trends
SMU has allowed a Completion Pct of 69% (25 completions/36 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
SMU has averaged 3.2 sacks per game since the 2023 season– T-5th-best in FBS; Average: 2.1
SMU has tackled opponents for a loss on 81 of 411 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) this season– T-21st-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
SMU has tackled opponents for a loss on 11 of 53 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– T-18th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
SMU has allowed opponents to catch 25 of 36 passes (69% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%
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