The No. 10 Clemson Tigers (4-1) and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-3) square off on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in a battle of ACC opponents.

The Tigers are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -21) versus the Demon Deacons. The over/under for this matchup is 62.5 points.

Below you can find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Tigers and the Demon Deacons, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Clemson vs. Wake Forest betting lines

• Spread favorite: Tigers (-21)
• Moneyline: Tigers (-1613), Demon Deacons (+881)
• Total: 62.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Clemson vs. Wake Forest betting info and stats

Clemson, in five games with a spread this season, has gone 3-2-0 against the spread. Clemson has always covered the spread when playing as the favorite by at least 21 points (a 1-0 ATS record). Clemson has won each game it has played when favored on the moneyline this season (four games as the favorite). Wake Forest, through five games with a set spread this season, is 1-3-1 against the spread. Wake Forest has a 1-2 record this year in games it hs played as moneyline underdogs.

Clemson vs. Wake Forest recent stats and trends

Clemson Tigers

• Clemson is 2-1 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• Clemson and its opponents have combined to hit the over in one of those games.
• The last three Clemson games averaged 49.7 total points, 12.8 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

• Wake Forest is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of the past three Wake Forest games has gone over the set total two times.
• The last three Wake Forest games averaged 59.2 total points, 3.3 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Clemson vs. Wake Forest key players

Clemson Tigers

• Cade Klubnik has been a dual threat for Clemson so far this season. He has 1,219 passing yards, completing 64.3% of his passes and collecting 14 touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 168 yards (33.6 ypg) on 28 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
• Phil Mafah has racked up 496 yards on 68 carries while finding paydirt two times.
• Antonio Williams’ leads his squad with 280 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 19 catches (out of 26 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
• Bryant Wesco Jr. has caught 11 passes while averaging 52.4 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Jake Briningstool has compiled 17 catches for 185 yards, an average of 37.0 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
• T.J. Parker has racked up 4.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 4.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
• Wade Woodaz is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 25 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception.
• Avieon Terrell leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

• Hank Bachmeier has put up 1,313 passing yards, or 262.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 63.6% of his passes and has collected seven touchdowns with two interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 19.0 rushing yards per game.
• The team’s top rusher, Demond Claiborne, has carried the ball 81 times for 471 yards (94.2 per game) with six touchdowns.
• Tate Carney has racked up 151 yards on 39 carries with four touchdowns.
• Taylor Morin’s 345 receiving yards (69.0 yards per game) are a team high. He has 26 catches on 35 targets.
• Donavon Greene has totaled 271 receiving yards (67.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 16 receptions.
• Horatio Fields’ 17 grabs (on 32 targets) have netted him 220 yards (44.0 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Kevin Pointer has 2.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL, 11 tackles, and one interception.
• Wake Forest’s top-tackler, Nick Andersen, has 45 tackles this year.
• Dylan Hazen leads the team with one interception, while also recording 29 tackles and one pass defended.