Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 7

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Wake Forest defensive lineman Jasheen Davis (30) plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Nashville, TN.
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  • The Clemson is a -20.5 point favorite vs. Wake Forest
  • The Clemson vs. Wake Forest Total (Over/Under): 60.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

The Clemson Tigers (4-1) visit Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-3) on Oct. 12 in Winston-Salem, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Clemson is a betting favorite in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-105).

The Clemson vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 60.5 total points.

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Clemson vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Clemson-20.5 -10560.5 -110-1400
Wake Forest +20.5 -11560.5 -110+800

Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Clemson will win this game with 92.8% 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 Wake Forest, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Clemson vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Clemson will cover the spread with 56.7% 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 has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+1.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+1.70 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.60 Units / 15% 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 6 of his last 7 games (+5.40 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Cade Klubnik has hit the Passing Yards Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Jake Briningstool has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.50 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Phil Mafah has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Tyler Brown has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)

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

Best Wake Forest Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Taylor Morin has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Demond Claiborne has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 74% ROI)

Clemson Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Clemson is 3-1 against the spread this college football season (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • Clemson is 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 6.04% ROI
  • Clemson is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Clemson is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Wake Forest Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wake Forest is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -66.67% ROI).

  • Wake Forest is 0-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.5 Units / -100% ROI
  • Wake Forest is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • Wake Forest is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Clemson: Keys to the Game vs. Wake Forest

Clemson is 9-2 (.818) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: .451

Clemson is 1-4 (.200) when intercepting no passes since the 2023 season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .360

Clemson is 13-2 (.867) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2023 season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .593

Clemson is 8-4 (.667) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-16th-best in FBS; Average: .440

Wake Forest: Keys to the Game vs. Clemson

Wake Forest is 1-10 (.091) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .444

Wake Forest is 6-9 (.400) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .688

Wake Forest is 3-10 (.231) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .503

Wake Forest is 2-7 (.222) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– 7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .490

Matchup Notes for Clemson vs. Wake Forest

Wake Forest’s WRs has 256 receptions in 17 games (15.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 3rd-best among ACC WRs. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 17.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has 256 receptions in 17 games (15.1 per game) since the 2023 season — T-33rd-best among FBS WRs. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 11.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest has 310 receptions in 17 games (just 18.2 per game) since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among ACC skill players. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 17.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-5th-best among ACC defenses.

Clemson’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.3% of 165 attempts this season — T-24th-best among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.2% of attempts this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

Clemson has 407 receptions in 18 games (22.6 per game) since the 2023 season — 25th-best among FBS skill players. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 20.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Clemson’s WRs has 254 receptions in 18 games (14.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 4th-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 14.9 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — T-8th-worst among FBS defenses.

Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends

Clemson’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.3% of 165 attempts this season — T-24th-best among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.2% of attempts this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

Clemson has 407 receptions in 18 games (22.6 per game) since the 2023 season — 25th-best among FBS skill players. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 20.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Clemson’s WRs has 254 receptions in 18 games (14.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 4th-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 14.9 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — T-8th-worst among FBS defenses.

Clemson’s WRs has 254 receptions in 18 games (14.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 4th-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 20.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Clemson’s WRs has averaged just 10.7 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst among Power 5 WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 12.3 RAC since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest’s WRs has 256 receptions in 17 games (15.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 3rd-best among ACC WRs. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 17.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has 256 receptions in 17 games (15.1 per game) since the 2023 season — T-33rd-best among FBS WRs. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 11.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest has 310 receptions in 17 games (just 18.2 per game) since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among ACC skill players. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 17.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-5th-best among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest has 310 receptions in 17 games (just 18.2 per game) since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among ACC skill players. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 17.2 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has 256 receptions in 17 games (15.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 3rd-best among ACC WRs. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 11.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

Clemson Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends

Clemson has allowed 8.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (343 yards / 40 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 5.2

Clemson has allowed 8.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (343 yards / 40 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.3

Clemson has allowed 5 TDs in close and late situations this season– T-4th-most in FBS

Clemson has allowed a Completion Pct of just 53% (144 completions/272 attempts) in the 1st half since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 62%

Clemson has allowed 5 TDs in close and late situations this season– T-most among Power Conference Teams

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Defensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest has allowed a Completion Pct of 70% (125 completions/178 attempts) this season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%

Wake Forest has allowed 291.4 Passing Yards per game (1,457/5) this season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 206.1

Wake Forest allowed 16 first down receptions last week– T-3rd-most among Power Conference Teams

Wake Forest has tackled opponents for a loss on just 19 of 179 rushing attempts (11% TFL%) this season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 17%.

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to catch 125 of 174 passes (72% Reception Pct) this season– T-2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%


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