Here’s a little more info on the plays I tweeted out earlier this week and why I made the plays I did. Also, these lines may have moved for better or for worse. Take that in to account before placing your bet. Any questions, just ask!
Clemson -16.5 @ Georgia Tech / OU 51.5
Clemson has been solid all year, as you’d expect for a team that returned so much production from last year. They have dominated 2 of their first 3 opponents this year. The close game was against Texas A&M and that total only got to 54. I would look for this game against Georgia Tech to be a blowout. Their defense is smothering and they have been rotating Kelly Bryant and Trevor Lawrence at QB. I see no reason why that wouldn’t continue. Also, with this being their second road game and first conference game, that can also hold down the scoring overall.
Georgia Tech has been pitiful this year and has been a big disappointment. They haven’t been able to take care of the ball and their defense hasn’t helped them out at all. GT might end up with 7 in this one if they’re lucky.
Look for Clemson to roll and want to get out of dodge without being hit by the injury bug. 42-7 Clemson takes it with 49 points total. Take Clemson -16.5 and Under 51.5
Notre Dame -7.5 @ Wake Forest / OU 59.5
I’ve been back and forth on this one, but have read enough to think Wake should be good in this spot. Notre Dame’s offense has been anemic this year. Wake kept up with BC and should be ready to roll quick again this week. If Notre Dame’s offense can’t keep up they may find trouble. ND has the upper hand on defense, but when you run over 100 plays per game, even the best defenses get scored on.
Notre Dame has been pretty awful on offense this year, with their defense being much better. Their offense is bound to wake up one of these weeks and they should be able to put up points on this suspect Wake Forest defense.
Wake Forest comes in with their fast tempo game on offense and has put up points in their last 2 games against Towson and BC. Notre Dame’s defense is their strength, but I think Wake’s tempo will be able to put up some points on their side. Look for this one to reach the mid 60s. Take Wake Forest +7.5 and Over 59.5
Boston College -7 @ Purdue / OU 68
BC has put up a massive number of points this season, but they’ve also given up a ton of points as well. I think that trend continues here against Purdue. Purdue comes in looking for their first win, but they will have to put up a lot of points to get it. Their defense is also suspect and I expect this game to be a shootout well into the 70s, if not 80s. Take Over 68.
Virginia Tech -27.5 @ Old Dominion / OU 51
Virginia Tech should come in to this game super fresh after having their last game against East Carolina postponed due to Hurricane Florence. They should also be chomping at the bit to get back into some game action. They have rolled both Florida State and William & Mary in their first 2 games. Old Dominion is a step down from both of those teams. There’s no reason why they shouldn’t roll here.
Old Dominion has been a doormat this year with their only competitive game coming against Charlotte, which doesn’t say much. They lost to Liberty (first year in FBS) by 42 and FIU by 8. Virginia Tech is leaps and bounds better than all those teams. They don’t stand a chance here.
Va Tech by at least 31. Take Va Tech -27.5.
