Clemson Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 10/12/2024

Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, October 12, 2024

Venue:  Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Clemson -20.5, Wake Forest +20.5; Over/Under:  60.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Clemson -20.5, Wake Forest +20.5; Over/Under:  60.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Clemson -20.5, Wake Forest +20.5; Over/Under:  60.5 points

Clemson Tigers:  4-1 (3-0) (4th place, ACC)

Wake Forest Demon Deacons:  2-3 (1-1) (12th place, ACC)

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Clemson Tigers:  won their last game on the road against the Florida State Seminoles 29-13.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons:  won their last game on the road against the North Carolina State Wolfpack 34-30.

Clemson is entering this game with a 4-1 record overall and they have a 3-0 record in their conference games too. They are 3-0 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Florida State 29-13. Cade Klubnik was the starting QB and he completed 19/33 passes for 235 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Phil Mafah led the team in rushing yards with 154. Antonio Williams led the receivers with 84 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 1 TD. Wade Woodaz led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles while Barrett Carter and T.J. Parker each led the defense in sacks with 1. Avieon Terrell came away with the only interception for them in that one.

 

 

 

Wake Forest is entering this game with a 2-3 record overall and they have a 1-1 record in their conference games too. They are 1-3 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against NC State 34-30. Hank Bachmeier was the starting QB and he completed 16/32 passes for 154 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Demond Claiborne led the team in rushing yards with 136 and 2 TDs. Micah Mays Jr. led the receivers with 48 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Jamare Glasker led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while Bryce Ganious and Justin Williams each led the defense in sacks with 0.5. Branson Combs came away with the only interception for them in that one.

The current betting odds have Clemson listed as a 20.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Clemson has looked really good in their games this season with their 4-1 record overall and their 3-0 conference record. They lost their season opener against Georgia, but they have been rolling since that loss with 4 wins in a row now. Meanwhile, Wake Forest hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 2-3 record overall and their 1-1 conference record. They are coming off a road win against NC State in their last one, but they haven't looked good against some of the stronger opponents they have faced. They are also 1-3 in their home games this season so the home advantage hasn't really helped them much in games. The loss for Clemson wasn't ideal, but a loss to Georgia in the 1st game of the season isn't a terrible loss and Clemson is still perfect in the conference making them a big threat to win the ACC. They can't afford to lose another game though so they are going to be motivated to continue rolling in their games now that they have gotten into a groove. Wake Forest has taken some bad losses at home this season, including a blowout loss to Ole Miss, and they aren't going to put up much of a fight here now that Clemson has been rolling in the conference. The best way to place a bet here is on Clemson to cover the spread in this game. 

Clemson Wake Forest Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, October 12, 2024 (12:00 pm ET start time) is Clemson 41 Wake Forest 10.

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Clemson Tigers: 9-4 ATS vs. good passing teams averaging 250 or more passing yards/game. 10-3 1H ATS vs. good passing teams averaging 250 or more passing yards/game. 8-4 1H ATS versus good offensive teams - averaging 425 yards/game or more. 6-3 1H OVER as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points. 6-3 1H OVER after playing their last game on the road. 10-5 1H OVER versus good offensive teams - averaging 5.9 yards/play or more.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons: 3-7 ATS after playing their last game on the road. 2-5 ATS vs. good passing teams averaging 250 or more passing yards/game. 5-9 1H ATS when playing against a team with a winning record. 11-6 1H OVER against conference opponents. 9-4 1H OVER when playing against a team with a winning record. 5-2 1H OVER vs. good teams - outscoring opponents by 10+ PPG on the season.

Clemson Tigers:  T. Brown (WR) Questionable - Ankle. K. McCloud (LB) Out - Knee. J. Green (RB) Questionable - Leg. T. Howard (OL) Questionable - Undisclosed. P. Streko (RB) Questionable - Undisclosed.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons:  J. Davis (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. M. Frogge (TE) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Egbe (RB) Questionable - Undisclosed.

“I thought Cade played great. Gritty. Made some plays with his legs. He’s just been a difference maker for us in his recognition. He’s been much more opportunistic. Has really made some big plays.” - Dabo Swinney after his team’s win against FSU in their last game. 

“Just kind of savor this one. I’m tired, I’m shot and I’m really, really proud of our football team. That was special.” - Dave Clawson after his team’s win against NCSU in their last game. 

WR Williams, Antonio 

WR Randall, Adam 

WR Brown, Tyler

TE Briningstool, Jake

QB Klubnik, Cade 

RB Mafah, Phil 

WR Fields, Horatio

WR Greene, Donavon 

WR Morin, Taylor 

TE Lodge, Harry

QB Bachmeier, Hank

RB Claiborne, Demond

Passing: C. Klubnik (1219)

Rushing: P. Mafah (496)

Receiving: A. Williams (280)

Touchdowns: C. Klubnik (4)

Passing: H. Bachmeier (1313)

Rushing: D. Claiborne (471)

Receiving: T. Morin (345)

Touchdowns: D. Claiborne (7)

Coaches:

Clemson Tigers: Dabo Swinney (17th season)

Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Dave Clawson (11th season)