This week brings a potentially dangerous road game for the Clemson Tigers at the Miami Hurricanes. Of great concern, The U is stockpiling talent but is not always coaching it up. Head coach Mario Cristobal is still under fire for in-game brain freezes. The Clemson Tigers drew plenty of heat for their 4-2 start to the season. The offense remains erratic, and the rest of the ACC has caught up to the Tigers. Clemson is coming off an NCAA Football Betting bye week. Following wins over the Syracuse Orange and Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 21, 2023, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
| TV Coverage: | ACC Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Clemson | -2½ -110 | 50 -110 | -140 |  |
| Miami Hurricanes | +2½ -110 | 50 -110 | +120 | |
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Clemson Tigers Team Overview
Last game, the Clemson Tigers won 17-12 against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons as 21-point home favorites. The game went under the offshore bookmaker total of 53.5. Clemson has a record of 4-2 straight up, 2-4 against the spread, and 2-4 over/under the total. Clemson ranks 36th for total offense, 51st for passing, 31st for rushing, and 46th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 5th overall, 13th against the pass, 9th against the rush, and 27th for points allowed. Also, Clemson ranks 132nd for fewest turnovers lost and 84th for takeaways.
Namely, Will Shipley ran for 97 yards and a touchdown. And Clemson’s defense handled most of the rest against Wake Forest in Clemson, S.C. Cade Klubnik completed 18 of 28 passes for 131 yards for Clemson. Overall, Wake Forest was held to 239 yards of total offense compared to 338 for Clemson. Mitch Griffis of Wake Forest threw for 137 yards on 15-for-25 passing. Wake Forest didn’t have 100 yards on the ground or through the air until the game’s final six minutes. Additionally, Shipley had 19 carries, while teammate Phil Mafah gained 63 yards on nine attempts.
Miami Hurricanes Team Overview
Last game, the Miami Hurricanes lost 41-31 against the North Carolina Tar Heels as 3-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 57. Miami has a record of 4-2 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 3-3 over/under the total. Miami ranks 7th for total offense, 12 for passing, 27th for rushing, and 13th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 18th overall, 57th against the pass, 10th against the rush, and 25th for points allowed.
Tyler Van Dyke threw for 391 yards and four touchdowns for the Hurricanes. Two of those scores went to Xavier Restrepo. Also, Jacolby George and Brashard Smith had TD catches for Miami. Miami struggled badly in the third quarter. The U was moving the ball and slowing down the Tar Heels. Miami managed just 32 yards in the third. Including Miami losing a fumble on a low snap and Van Dyke throwing an interception.
Previously, for Miami, the Georgia Tech loss was a disaster. Cause by a late play-calling mistake that Cristobal took the blame for giving up the last-second touchdown. At North Carolina, the game got away in the third quarter. Hence, Miami spent the fourth quarter largely chasing their improbable comeback.
Clemson at Miami SBG Free Picks
Clemson brings a better defense and more NCAA Football Betting polish. Miami remains an erratic, talented, but poorly coached team.
Clemson at Miami SBG Best Bet: Clemson Tigers.