Clemson will have had six weeks to stew over their loss at Notre Dame. Without quarterback Trevor Lawrence the Tigers lost 47-40 in overtime. Specifically, Clemson was 5-point road chalk. Even without Lawrence. In fact, Clemson’s biggest problem was not the missing Heisman hopeful. Defense proved to be the College Football betting difference in the loss. On Saturday the Tigers get their chance at revenge. Notre Dame and Clemson will meet in the ACC Championship. Since that win, the Fighting Irish have proven to be one of America’s most complete teams. And Notre Dame knows that Clemson is beatable.
2020 ACC Championship Game Clemson vs. Notre Dame Betting Information
Date and Time: | Saturday, December 19, 2020, 4 p.m. ET |
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Location: | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina |
Clemson vs. Notre Dame TV Coverage: | ABC |
Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish SBG Odds Overview
Once upon a time, Notre Dame would be given no chance against Clemson. That’s no longer the case. This ACC Championship Game matchup should draw a relatively even sportsbook handle. Notre Dame is getting what seems to be a lot of points. Sharps see that as a potential trap. Clemson is considered by the football community to be vastly superior. Additionally, they bring the revenge angle to this game.
Clemson Tigers Team Overview
Last time out for Clemson was a 45-10 win at Virginia Tech. Clemson is 9-1 straight up, 4-6 against the spread, and 6-4 over the total. Clemson ranks 7th for passing offense and 5th for scoring. Defensively they’re 7th in the nation and 15th for points allowed. Extending that success is a rank of 8th for takeaways.
Trevor Lawrence has a career-best 174.9 QB rating with 20 touchdown passes. Amari Rodgers leads Clemson receivers with 61 catches for 845 yards and 6 touchdowns. While Travis Etienne has 5.1 yards per rush with 12 touchdowns. Etienne has 1270 all-purpose yards.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Overview
December 5 Notre Dame beat Syracuse 45-21 but failed to cover the 34.5-point line. As a result, the Fighting Irish are 10-0 straight up, 5-5 vs. the odds, and 6-4 over the total. Notre Dame ranks 19th nationally for total offense and 18th for scoring. Defensively the Irish rank 14th nationally and 12th for points allowed.
Kyren Williams has 1011 yards rushing, 5.6 yards per attempt, and 12 touchdowns. And then quarterback Ian Book has a 149.1 rating with 15 touchdown passes and 2 interceptions. Javon McKinley leads Notre Dame in receiving with 37 catches, 660 yards, 17.8 yards per catch, and 3 touchdowns.
Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Vs. The Line
- Notre Dame is 2-1 vs. the odds against Clemson
- The Fighting Irish are 3-2 against the spread as dogs
- Clemson is 4-3 on the board as chalk
Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish SBG Free Picks
In this situation, it’s do or die for Clemson. Notre Dame could still make the College Football Playoff with a good loss. But College Football Betting failure isn’t an option for the Tigers. Further, there is the revenge angle and the return of Lawrence.
Clemson vs. Notre Dame SBG Best Bet: Clemson Tigers.