Virginia Tech vs. Clemson Prediction: Week 8 Odds, Picks & Best Bet (Oct. 24)
My best Virginia Tech vs. Clemson prediction anticipates a low-scoring game in this key ACC matchup. Below, I explain why Clemson's defense should get the better of Virginia Tech's offense, though I expect Clemson's offensive woes to continue, even in a somewhat favorable matchup.
Clemson is favored by 2.5 ahead of Saturday's 7 p.m. ET game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. The game will air on ESPN and stream on ESPN Unlimited.
Virginia Tech vs. Clemson picks & predictions
See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 8 based on the latest college football odds.
| Pick | Odds | Bet size |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson -2.5 | -115 via FanDuel | 1 unit to profit 0.87 units |
| Under 49.5 | -110 via DraftKings | 2 units to profit 1.82 units |
Picks submitted: Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. ET. Odds subject to change.
Total wagered: 3 units | Max profit: +2.69 units
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Virginia Tech vs. Clemson prediction & best bet
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Under 49.5 (-110 via DraftKings)
Even after scoring 37 points against Charleston Southern, Clemson is still averaging just 22.3 points per game, tied for 107th in the nation. The offense has scored at least 20 points in four games this season, but Saturday's performance was the first time it managed to break 30.
Virginia Tech ranks 46th nationally in points allowed per game, giving up just 21.1 per contest. While the Hokies have allowed at least 21 points in five of their seven games and are giving up 24.5 points per game to ACC opponents, Clemson is averaging just 4.88 yards per play, which is tied for 128th in the nation, so I still don't have confidence in the Tigers' ability to move the ball.
📡 SBR Edge: Clemson's red-zone success
While Clemson's red-zone defense is allowing opponents to score on 85.7% of opportunities, Clemson has allowed just 14 red-zone chances all season. Virginia Tech has the third-most red-zone chances in the ACC, but I expect them to have a hard time keeping drives alive against the conference's fourth-best third-down defense.
Clemson's defense has been solid for most of the year
Despite already facing two top-seven scoring offenses, Clemson is still allowing just 21.5 points per game. The Tigers have held two of their three ACC opponents to 20 points or fewer. While neither of those teams is as proficient offensively as Virginia Tech, I still believe in Clemson's defense, especially after it held Miami's offense to just 24 through three quarters.
Virginia Tech is a pass-first offense, averaging 301.6 passing yards per game. However, Clemson is allowing just 189.3 passing yards per game, and the Tigers held Darian Mensah and Miami 106 yards below their season average.
Play to: Under 48.5
Score prediction: Clemson 24 Virginia Tech 21
Live Virginia Tech vs. Clemson odds
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Virginia Tech vs. Clemson opening odds
- Moneyline: Virginia Tech -112 | Clemson -108
- Spread: Virginia Tech -1.5 (-105) | Clemson +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under: Over 50.5 (-110) | Under 50.5 (-110)
Virginia Tech vs. Clemson weather
The weather won't impact this game. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 60s, with no chance of rain and wind gusts of just 15 mph.
Virginia Tech vs. Clemson injuries
- Virginia Tech: Justin Terry (OL) — OUT
- Virginia Tech: Thomas Williams (CB) — Questionable
- Virginia Tech: Shamarius Peterkin (WR) — Questionable
- Clemson: Corian Gipson (CB) — OUT
- Clemson: David Eziomume (RB) — OUT (leg)
- Clemson: Gordon Sellars III (WR) — OUT (concussion)
How to watch Virginia Tech vs. Clemson: Week 8
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 24
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium (Clemson, S.C.)
- TV/Streaming: ESPN/ESPN Unlimited
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