Clemson vs. Florida State Prediction
ACC action kicks off on Saturday when the Clemson Tigers visit Florida State. A resurgent Clemson program, unbeaten on the year, is only tapped at -3.5 favorite odds this weekend vs. an FSU group that’s lost two straight.
Can the Tigers put away the pesky Seminoles and maintain stride among CFB power brokers?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Clemson Tigers (-3.5) vs. Florida Gators (+3.5); o/u 51
7:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 15, 2022, from Doak S. Campbell Stadium and airing onABC
Clemson Tigers Game Notes
Halfway through the season, one thing is clear, Clemson’s offense is back. The TIgersgreet week 7 holding big wins over Wake Forest and defending ACC champ NC State.Last weekend, Dabo Swinney’s men controlled host Boston College 31-3. During that
romp, DJ Uiagalelei continued his redemption campaign by completing 18 of 31 for 230yards and three touchdowns. Uiagalelei also contributed 69 of his team’s 144 groundyards. Clemson averages 39.3 points per game and allows 18.3.
Florida State Seminoles Game Notes
Perhaps some of FSU’s betting confidence this week springs from their 4-0 start whichincluded wins against LSU, Louisville, and Boston College. Since, however, the ‘Noleshave fallen in consecutive outings vs. top-25 ranked foes Wake Forest and NC State.The 19-17 NC State defeat saw a second-half collapse where Jordan Travis’ 15 of 30completions and two picks sealed the Seminoles’ fate. Travis added 108 rushing yards,but, along with his team’s defense, failed to find that winning first-half rhythm.
Clemson vs. Florida State Betting Trends
Clemson is 3-0 ATS in their last three meetings vs. FSU.
Seminoles are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous games.
Seminoles are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Clemson vs. Florida State Betting Prediction
One could make an easy case that Clemson is being undersold vs. FSU. The Tigers are 6-0 in their last six meetings -including three straight ATS wins- vs. the Seminoles. That’s not to say Florida State isn’t a legit threat from home, it just says Vegas still doubts the Tigers’ 6-0 start to this season, which includes two impressive road wins. The Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and 6-1 ATS in their last seven ACC starts. Meanwhile, Florida State 1-8 ATS after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 7 PREDICTION: Clemson -2.5