The Capital One Orange Bowl is set for Friday night when the #8 Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) battle the #7 Clemson Tigers (11-2). Tennessee is set to make their 55th bowl game appearance and are looking to win their first since the 2019 Gator Bowl. Clemson is making their 50th appearance in a bowl and have a 27-22 record. Below is my college football pick for Tennessee vs Clemson.
Tennessee vs Clemson Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Clemson -6.5 |
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This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, December 30, 2022.
Why Bet Clemson -6.5
✅ Clemson is 6-3 against the spread in their last nine games played.
✅ The Tigers are spread covering machines in December as they covered in their last 10 games played this month.
✅ Tennessee is 2-11 straight up in their last 13 games as underdogs.
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Tennessee Volunteers
Clemson Tigers
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| TENN | Passing | CLMSN |
|---|---|---|
| 18.6 | CMP | 19.9 |
| 28.8 | ATT | 36 |
| 64.6 | CMP% | 55.3 |
| 229.5 | Y/G | 222 |
| 8 | Y/A | 6.2 |
| 1.3 | TD/G | 1.7 |
Defense/Offense
| TENN | Passing | CLMSN |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | CMP | 23.9 |
| 29.6 | ATT | 38.1 |
| 57.4 | CMP% | 62.7 |
| 189.1 | Y/G | 276.1 |
| 6.4 | Y/A | 7.2 |
| 0.8 | TD/G | 2.7 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| TENN | Rushing | CLMSN |
|---|---|---|
| 45.9 | ATT | 29.7 |
| 226.2 | Y/G | 124.8 |
| 4.9 | Y/A | 4.2 |
| 2.8 | TD/G | 1.0 |
Defense/Offense
| TENN | Rushing | CLMSN |
|---|---|---|
| 35.3 | ATT | 35.7 |
| 100.6 | Y/G | 184.6 |
| 2.8 | Y/A | 5.2 |
| 0.8 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Special Teams
| TENN | Special Teams | CLMSN |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | Punts-GM | 4.4 |
| 44.3 | Punt Avg | 41.5 |
| 0.9 | Kick Ret GM | 1.0 |
| 22.2 | Kick Ret Avg | 17.4 |
| 2.4 | Punt Ret GM | 1.6 |
| 15.1 | Punt Ret Avg | 8.6 |
Betting Trends
| TENN | Betting Trends | CLMSN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 53.33 | Avg Score | 36.33 |
| 29 | Avg Opp Score | 17 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 35.67 | Avg Score | 33.67 |
| 30 | Avg Opp Score | 19 |
| TENN | Betting Trends | CLMSN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 43.4 | Avg Score | 30.8 |
| 24 | Avg Opp Score | 20.4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 36.2 | Avg Score | 31.6 |
| 26 | Avg Opp Score | 19.6 |
| TENN | Betting Trends | CLMSN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 47.5 | Avg Score | 32.7 |
| 24.5 | Avg Opp Score | 21.9 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 37.1 | Avg Score | 36.3 |
| 33.4 | Avg Opp Score | 18.4 |
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Tennessee Volunteers
Last time out, Tennessee ended their regular season with a 56-0 demolition at Vanderbilt. This was an all-around great game for the Vols as they scored 14 points in the first quarter and led 21-0 at the half. Tennessee continued the onslaught in the second half as they ended conference play in style.
Tennessee ran the ball 31 times for 362 yards, an 11.7 (!) average, and six touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Tennessee allowed 254 total yards and recovered one Vanderbilt fumble.
Through 12 games, Tennessee is scoring 47.3 points per game and gaining 538.1 yards, 332.3 through the air and 205.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Volunteers allow 23.5 points and 398.8 yards, 287.0 passing and 111.8 rushing.
Clemson Tigers
Clemson played #23 North Carolina in the ACC Championship and easily won 39-10. North Carolina led 7-0 most of the first quarter, but Clemson made a change at QB and ended up leading 24-10 at the half. Clemson was the only offense to show up in the second half as they easily beat North Carolina.
Cade Klubnik went 20/24 for 279 yards, one touchdown, zero interceptions, and led Clemson with 30 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground. Clemson ran the ball 21 times for 68 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Defensively, the Tigers allowed 386 total yards and forced three UNC turnovers, two interceptions and one recovered fumble.
After 13 games, Clemson is scoring 34.7 points per game and gaining 404.6 yards, 225.6 through the air and 179.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Tigers allow 20.1 points and 331.3 yards, 230.2 passing and 101.1 rushing.
