Ball State vs. Clemson Free Pick
CLEMSON, SC (ATS Consultants) – No. 12 Clemson hosts Ball State at 12:30PM ET from Clemson Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Both teams enter Saturday’s game 1-0 overall and 1-0 against the spread this season. Clemson was 8-6 against the spread in the 2011 season, going 5-2 ATS at home. Ball State was 7-5 against the spread last season, including a 4-2 record ATS on the road.
Odds: The oddsmakers have Clemson as the favorite in this game, as the Tigers have been given a point spread of -27.5 against Ball State. The over/under total for the game has been set at 66 points.
Line Movement: Opening odds had Clemson favored by 26 points. The spread has since been making the steady climb upward, settling in at the Tigers -27.5 points.
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Public Betting: Of the wagers that have been placed on this game, 78% are going on Clemson -27.5 points against Ball State on Saturday. Be sure to click on the public betting link to get the latest odds and betting percentages.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: Ball State is 7-1 ATS in 1st of BB road games. Ball State is coming off a 37-26 road win over Eastern Michigan. They are getting a big number here since Clemson is coming off a solid win over Auburn, 26-19 in Atlanta. This could be a spot for a major letdown, even though Clemson is at home in Death Valley. Ball State is led by TB Jahwan Edwards, who ran for 200 yards in the win. QB Keith Wenning threw for 267 yards with no picks. WR Jamil Smith led the Cardinals with 7 receptions for 119 yards. Even though Clemson’s defense, which was their Achilles’ heel last year, played better against Auburn, they faced a one-dimensional offense that lacked a competent starting qb. While Clemson has more speed, Ball State will control the ball.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 2 FREE PICK: BALL STATE +27.5
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