[7:33 PM] #3 Clemson @ Boston College

What will be the GAME RESULT?

#3 Clemson: Wins By 15+ Points

Any Other Result

 

Current odds:

Clemson (-14.5): (TBD)

Boston College (+14.5): (TBD)

 

• ESPN simulations have Clemson as XX% favorites to cover the spread.

• XX% of sports bets are currently on Clemson to win as (XX) favorites.

• Clemson once again has put itself in the driver’s seat in the ACC and will try to maintain its momentum against the conference doormats when it visits Boston College on Friday. The third-ranked Tigers, who served notice with their 42-36 home win over then-No. 4 Louisville last weekend, will try to extend a pair of impressive winning streaks – their 19-game regular-season run and an 11-game string in ACC play.

• As quarterback Deshaun Watson goes, so go the Tigers, and the junior recorded season highs of 306 yards and five touchdowns in the thriller against Louisville. He also tacked on a season-best 91 rushing yards and has been sacked only twice this season, giving him enough time to consistently find the likes of Mike Williams (25 catches, 373 yards, two TDs) and Ray-Ray McCloud (24, 271, two). Senior linebacker Ben Boulware is coming off a monster performance in which he registered a career-high 18 tackles (three for losses), a fumble recovery and a pass deflection – good enough to earn him ACC Player of the Week honors at his position.

• Although the level of opponent had a lot to do with it, the Eagles have to be pleased with their improvement on offense, as they averaged 445 total yards in their last two games after being held to 124 by the Hokies. Patrick Towles threw four TD passes with no interceptions in the wins over Wagner and Buffalo after recording two scores through the air and four picks in the first three games of the season. The Eagles lead FBS teams in total defense (202 yards allowed per game) and are seventh in rushing defense (78).

• Clemson has won seven in a row on the road, one shy of matching the longest run in program history (1978-79).

• Watson registered 420 yards in last year’s 34-17 win over the Eagles, while Boston College counterpart Jeff Smith had just 87.

• Swinney’s first career win was a 27-21 triumph at Boston College in 2008.

StreakSmarts Pick: Clemson Wins by 15+ Points

Confidence: 5/10

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