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Cade Klubnik will lead the Clemson Tigers (5-1) into their game against the Virginia Cavaliers (4-2) at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET.
The Tigers are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -21) versus the Cavaliers. The over/under for this game is 57.5 points.
Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!
Clemson -21 vs. Virginia
Clemson vs. Virginia Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Tigers (-21)
- Moneyline: Tigers (-1493), Cavaliers (+838)
- Total: 57.5 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Clemson vs. Virginia Betting Stats and Info
In six opportunities, the Tigers have won four games against the spread. When favored by 21 points or more, the Tigers have covered the spread in all two games. In five games as the moneyline favorite, Clemson is unbeaten (5-0). Virginia has won four games against the spread so far this season (4-1-1). This is the second game this year Virginia is the moneyline underdog. The Cavaliers lost the first one.
Clemson vs. Virginia Recent Stats and Trends
Clemson Tigers
- Over its past three games, Clemson has two wins against the spread, and is 3-0 overall.
- Clemson’s past three contests have not gone over the total.
- Clemson has averaged a total of 56.2 combined points over its last three games, 1.3 less than this matchup’s over/under of 57.5.
Virginia Cavaliers
- Over its past three games, Virginia has covered the spread each time, and is 3-0 overall.
- Virginia has gone over the total once in its past three games.
- Virginia’s average total over the last three games is 4.7 points fewer than the 57.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
Clemson vs. Virginia Key Players
Clemson Tigers
- This year Klubnik has recorded 1,528 passing yards (254.7 YPG) while completing 66.8% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also has 198 yards on the ground on 35 carries (plus four scores), averaging 33 yards per game.
- Phil Mafah has 88 rushing attempts for a team-leading 614 rushing yards (102.3 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Antonio Williams has hauled in 25 receptions for 349 yards, best on his team, and five touchdowns. He has been targeted 33 times, and averages 58.2 receiving yards per game.
- Jake Briningstool has also tacked on 289 yards, on 24 catches plus four touchdowns. He averages 48.2 receiving yards per game.
- Bryant Wesco Jr. has racked up 262 yards on 11 receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 52.4 yards per game.
- T.J. Parker has four sacks to lead the team, and has also added four TFL and 19 tackles.
- Wade Woodaz’s 29 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception make him the team’s top tackler.
- Avieon Terrell has a team-high two interceptions and has tacked on 18 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended in six games this season.
Virginia Cavaliers
- This year Anthony Colandrea has recorded 1,490 passing yards (248.3 per game) while going 125-for-194 (64.4%) and throwing for nine touchdowns with four interceptions. He has tacked on 242 rushing yards on 64 carries with two touchdowns.
- Xavier Brown has run for a team-high 334 yards on 46 attempts (55.7 yards per game) and zero touchdowns.
- So far this season Kobe Pace has run for 331 yards on 71 carries (55.2 yards per game), with two touchdowns. Pace also figures in the passing game, catching 13 passes for 123 (20.5 yards per game).
- Malachi Fields has been targeted 59 times and has 37 catches, leading his team with 541 yards (90.2 per game) while hauling in three touchdowns.
- Tyler Neville has hauled in 19 catches for 261 yards (43.5 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Trell Harris is averaging 50.3 receiving yards per game, racking up 13 receptions (18 targets) for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kamren Robinson has three sacks to lead the team, and has also racked up three TFL and 23 tackles.
- Antonio Clary has totaled 30 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one interception to lead the team in tackles so far.
- Chico Bennett Jr. has a team-high one interception and has tacked on 10 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in five games this season.