Clemson vs. Auburn Pick
Armed with one of the most explosive offenses in the nation, will Clemson cover tonight as a favorite versus Auburn at 9:00PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, Clemson is now an 8.5-point favorite over Auburn after opening as a 7.5-point favorite. As for the total, the number opened at 59 but has been bet up to 61.5 points.
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Clemson went 8-7 against the spread in 2015, winning by an average margin of 16.8 points per game. As a favorite, which is what the Tigers will be tonight, they were just 6-7 at the betting window and as a road team, they were 2-3 against the number but still won by an average margin of 18.2 points per contest. (See why we think this game will be high-scoring tonight.)
Auburn was a horrible bet in 2015, failing to cover in nine of its 13 games on the year despite winning by an average margin of 1.5 PPG. As a home underdog, the Tigers went 1-1 against the spread and as the home team in any situation, Auburn went just 1-6 against the number. As an underdog either home or away, they were 2-3 ATS.
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OUR PICK: Clemson has one of the most explosive offenses in the nation, led by Heisman Trophy candidate Deshaun Watson at quarterback. Watson is surrounded by outstanding talent at the skill positions, specifically running back Wayne Gallman, tight end Jordan Leggett, and receivers Hunter Renfrow, Artavis Scott and Mike Williams. Auburn has a solid offensive line but quarterback is once again a question mark and the Tigers will struggle to keep pace with Clemson throughout this one tonight.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PICK: CLEMSON TIGERS -8.5