Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview (11/05/2022)

Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview (11-05-2022)

Last year when head coach Dabo Swinney lost his offensive and defensive coordinators, there was concern College Football betting worry about Clemson regressing. Offensively, new coordinator Brandon Streeter is an upgrade from the departed Tony Elliott. By contrast, the jury is still out on defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin. The Tigers’ defense has been solid this year. But not quite up to the production levels of former coordinator Brent Venables. Clemson has improved in 2022 but remains a work in progress. Still, the Tigers are the team to beat in the ACC.

Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, November 5, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET
Location:Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, Indiana
TV Coverage:NBC
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Clemson-3½ (-110)47½ (-110)-165
Notre Dame+3½ (-110)47½ (-110)+140
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Clemson at Notre Dame SBG Odds Overview

First, Wise Guys will look first at the Clemson Tigers based on a more favorable price on the road. The casual market prefers the branding of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Touchdown Jesus. Another online wagering factor in Clemson’s favor is that their fans travel exceptionally well. Indeed, there will be plenty of Clemson orange in the stands at Notre Dame Stadium.

Clemson Tigers Team Overview

Last game, the Clemson Tigers won 27-21 against the Syracuse Orange as 14-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 50.5. Clemson has a record of 8-0 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under the total. Clemson ranks 54th for total offense, 70th for passing, 40th for rushing, and 21st for scoring. Defensively they rank 28th overall, 90th against the pass, 9th against the rush, and 24th for points allowed. Also, Clemson ranks 83rd for fewest turnovers lost and 55th for takeaways.

5-star newcomer recruit Cade Klubnik led the fifth-ranked Tigers to two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Also, Will Shipley scored twice on the ground. Including the go-ahead 50-yard TD run with less than 12 minutes to go. Shipley also had a career-high 172 yards rushing.

Clemson rallied from 14-points down in the first half. The Tigers got their 14th straight win overall. Additionally, Clemson won an ACC-record-setting 38th consecutive home victory. Thus, the Tigers maintained control of the ACC Atlantic Division as the league’s last unbeaten. Most important of all, it likely wouldn’t have happened without Klubnik’s steady hand in the final 20 minutes.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Overview

Last game, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish won 41-24 against the Syracuse Orange as 1.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 48. Notre Dame has a record of 5-3 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 3-5 over/under the total. Notre Dame ranks 77th for total offense, 106th for passing, 39th for rushing, and 71st for scoring. Defensively they rank 29th overall, 38th against the pass, 45th against the rush, and 42nd for points allowed. Also, Notre Dame ranks 75th for fewest turnovers lost and 121st for takeaways.

Namely, Brandon Joseph returned an interception 29 yards for a touchdown on the game’s first play. Tailback Audric Estime rushed for 123 yards and scored twice in the fourth quarter to thwart a Syracuse rally. Hence Notre Dame defeated the Orange. Late on, Notre Dame has won five of six. Following losses at Ohio State and at home to Marshall. The Irish have won 26 consecutive regular-season games against ACC opponents.

Clemson at Notre Dame SBG Free Picks

In this situation, Clemson has been the more consistent College Football Betting team in 2022.

Clemson at Notre Dame SBG Best Bet: Clemson Tigers.