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The Clemson Tigers are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6), in their Orange Bowl game against the Tennessee Volunteers. The game has an over/under of 63.5 points.
The Tigers are favorites (-6) against the Volunteers. The total is set at 63.5 points.
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Odds and Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, December 30, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
- Spread Favorite: Clemson (-6)
- Moneyline: Clemson (-223), Tennessee (+181)
- Total: 63.5 Points
Clemson Betting Info
- Clemson is 7-6-0 against the spread this season.
- Against the spread as 6-point or better favorites, Clemson is 6-5.
- Out of 13 Clemson games so far this year, seven have hit the over.
- When playing as moneyline favorites, the Tigers have won 83.3% of the time (10-2).
- The Tigers have gone 8-0 (winning 90% of their games) when they have played with moneyline odds of -223 or shorter.
Tennessee Betting Info
- Tennessee has nine wins in 12 contests against the spread this year.
- Tennessee has won once ATS (1-1) as a 6-point underdog or more this year.
- Of 12 Tennessee games so far this year, seven have hit the over.
- The Volunteers have split the two games they've played as underdogs this season.
- This season, the Volunteers have won two of their three games when they're the underdog by at least +181 on the moneyline.
Clemson vs. Tennessee Comparison
| Tigers | Stats | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|
| 225.2 | Pass yards | 332.3 |
| 230.0 | Pass yards against | 286.7 |
| 180.1 | Rush yards | 205.8 |
| 101.9 | Rush yards against | 112.2 |
| -1 | Turnover differential | +9 |
Clemson Leaders
- D.J. Uiagalelei has thrown for 2,514 yards, completing 62% of his passes and tossing 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He's also run for 554 yards (42.6 ypg) on 142 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.
- Will Shipley has racked up 1,110 yards on 193 carries while finding the end zone 15 times as a runner. He's also caught 34 passes for 221 yards (17.0 per game).
- Antonio Williams' team-leading 557 yards as a receiver have come on 52 receptions (out of 67 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Joseph Ngata has hauled in 33 receptions totaling 442 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Davis Allen has compiled 35 receptions for 393 yards, an average of 30.2 yards per game. He's scored five times as a receiver this season.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr., who leads the team in tackles and sacks, has amassed 6.0 sacks, 7.0 TFL, 69 tackles, and two interceptions.
- R.J. Mickens has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 35 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Tennessee Leaders
- Hendon Hooker has compiled 3,135 yards (261.3 yards per game) while completing 69.6% of his passes and recording 27 touchdown passes with two interceptions this season. He's also run for 430 yards with five touchdowns.
- The team's top rusher, Jaylen Wright, has carried the ball 135 times for 786 yards (65.5 per game) with 10 touchdowns.
- Jabari Small has racked up 696 yards (on 144 attempts) with 12 touchdowns.
- Jalin Hyatt has racked up 1,267 receiving yards on 67 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring 15 touchdowns as a receiver.
- Bru McCoy has caught 48 passes and compiled 619 receiving yards (51.6 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Ramel Keyton's 43 targets have resulted in 27 receptions for 486 yards and four touchdowns.
- Byron Young leads the team with 5.0 sacks, and also has 7.0 TFL and 29 tackles.
- Aaron Beasley is the team's leading tackler this year. He's amassed 56 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and one sack.
- Trevon Flowers leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 56 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
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Clemson vs. Tennessee Over/Under Trends
- Clemson and its opponents have scored a combined total of more than 63.5 points twice this season (over 13 games).
- Tennessee games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 63.5 points in seven of 12 outings.
- Clemson's contests this year have an average total of 51.4, 12.1 fewer points than this game's over/under.
- Tennessee has a 65.0-point average over/under in their outings this season, 1.5 more points than this game's total.
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