If the Clemson Tigers want to continue their path to a second straight undefeated regular season, they will need to pick up a victory in Tallahassee against Florida State this week. The Tigers have gone 1-9 SU in their past 10 games at Doak Campbell Stadium – with the lone victory coming in 2006.
- Both Clemson and FSU enter this game coming off a bye.
- FSU is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games after a win.
- Clemson is 8-0 SU in its last 8 games on the road.
Deshaun Watson had a solid outing against FSU last season, as the quarterback threw for 297 yards and one touchdown while pacing the team with 107 rushing yards. Watson has focused more on passing the ball this season, as he is averaging 10.1 carries per game compared with 13.8 last season.
Dalvin Cook was basically the entirety of FSU’s offense against Clemson last season, as he rushed for 194 yards and one touchdown. The junior had a slow start to the season but he has been unstoppable of late, averaging 168 rushing yards and 59.5 receiving yards in his past four outings.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook had the Florida State Seminoles as 3-point underdogs in the matchup, while the betting total had not been set at press time (check Sportsbook for the latest on the over under).
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 40-31 win for the Tigers on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Clemson Tigers vs Florida State Seminoles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Florida State Seminoles currently sport a record of 5-2, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 3-4 ATS. The Clemson Tigers are 7-0 and 4-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Florida State Seminoles post a 3-3 over under record this season, while the Clemson Tigers have gone 2-5 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida State vs Clemson injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Florida State Seminoles rated this week at No. 50 and the Clemson Tigers sitting at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Florida State Seminoles No. 35-ranked offense (34.86 PPG) against a Clemson Tigers defense that ranks No. 9 at 15.29 PPG. The Florida State Seminoles passing attack has averaged 271.57 yards per game, more than the Clemson Tigers give up through the air (166.14 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Clemson Tigers own the league's No. 18-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 112.33 yards per game when on the road. Florida State, on the other hand, rates No. 85 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Deshaun Watson's 378-yard performance through the air was enough last time out, as Clemson earned a 24-17 win over NC State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
In Florida State's last outing, Deondre Francois threw for 319 yards to lead the Seminoles over Wake Forest 17-6 at Doak Campbell Stadium.
- Clemson is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Clemson's last 7 games
- Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Florida State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Florida State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
- Florida State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Florida State is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Clemson home to Syracuse, Saturday, November 5th
Florida State at NC State, Saturday, November 5th
