Duke +13 (-110) over Clemson
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- Duke was one of the best teams against the spread in college football last season, going 9-4 against the spread.
- These Labor Day games can often be tight for heavy favorites, as we have seen some upsets in this spot in the not so distant past.
The final game on the college football Week 1 schedule is Clemson vs Duke in ACC action. Clemson is close to a two-touchdown favorite going into this matchup, but Duke is hungry for an upset to prove they are for real this season. Here, we make our college football betting picks for this season-opening conference matchup.
Clemson Tigers
Last year was disappointing by the standards of the Clemson Tigers, as they went 11-3. While that is a record most programs would love to have, anything short of a College Football Playoff berth is considered a disappointment for the standard bearers of the ACC. Here, the Tigers will aim to start their season with a convincing win to make an early statement in what they hope will be another year of dominance.
For the Tigers, offense should not be a huge problem, especially with running back Will Shipley back in the fold. Instead, getting stops against a Duke offense that showed flashes of brilliance will be the key to this Clemson vs Duke affair.
Duke Blue Devils
Duke was not much worse than Clemson last season, going 9-4 and being one of the more pleasant surprises in all of college football. They will not sneak up on as many teams this year, as opponents will know they are not to be overlooked any longer. Here, Duke will look to cash in on some of those heightened expectations as they aim to start the year with a victory over the Tigers.
For Duke, containing Shipley is going to determine whether or not they have a chance in this contest. Duke can score with Clemson, but getting into a shootout will still be dangerous given how many defensive playmakers Dabo Swinney’s team boasts. With Duke returning more than half of their starters on both sides of the ball, look for their experience to breed composure in this massive test.
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Clemson Tigers
Duke Blue Devils
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| CLMSN | Passing | DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| 23.9 | CMP | 18.1 |
| 38.1 | ATT | 32.5 |
| 62.7 | CMP% | 55.7 |
| 276.1 | Y/G | 191.7 |
| 7.2 | Y/A | 5.9 |
| 2.7 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Defense/Offense
| CLMSN | Passing | DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| 19.9 | CMP | 21.2 |
| 36 | ATT | 35.3 |
| 55.3 | CMP% | 60.1 |
| 222 | Y/G | 237.3 |
| 6.2 | Y/A | 6.7 |
| 1.7 | TD/G | 2.2 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| CLMSN | Rushing | DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| 35.7 | ATT | 39.0 |
| 184.6 | Y/G | 149.3 |
| 5.2 | Y/A | 3.8 |
| 1.8 | TD/G | 1.0 |
Defense/Offense
| CLMSN | Rushing | DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| 29.7 | ATT | 31.0 |
| 124.8 | Y/G | 99.6 |
| 4.2 | Y/A | 3.2 |
| 1.0 | TD/G | 1.0 |
Special Teams
| CLMSN | Special Teams | DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Punts-GM | 6.0 |
| 41.5 | Punt Avg | 44.5 |
| 1.0 | Kick Ret GM | 1.6 |
| 17.4 | Kick Ret Avg | 20.9 |
| 1.6 | Punt Ret GM | 2.3 |
| 8.6 | Punt Ret Avg | 8.6 |
Betting Trends
| CLMSN | Betting Trends | DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 27.67 | Avg Score | 30 |
| 24 | Avg Opp Score | 24 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 29 | Avg Score | 29.33 |
| 24.33 | Avg Opp Score | 17 |
| CLMSN | Betting Trends | DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 30.8 | Avg Score | 30.4 |
| 19.6 | Avg Opp Score | 22 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-0-0 |
| 33.8 | Avg Score | 32.2 |
| 24.2 | Avg Opp Score | 21.2 |
| CLMSN | Betting Trends | DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
| 29 | Avg Score | 31.7 |
| 20.5 | Avg Opp Score | 24.4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 30.7 | Avg Score | 30.1 |
| 19.5 | Avg Opp Score | 28.9 |
