The Clemson Tigers and Virginia Tech Hokies haven’t had a truly competitive conference battle in recent memory, with Dabo Swinney’s Tigers owning a commanding six-game winning streak in the series. The Hokies haven’t tasted victory in Blacksburg, Va., against Clemson since 2006 — and that streak isn’t breaking in 2024.
Our Clemson vs. Virginia Tech prediction breaks down the matchup, offering essential betting insights to guide your wagers.
Clemson vs. Virginia Tech Betting Preview
All Clemson vs. Virginia Tech odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The CFN Spread comes from College Football Network’s Football Playoff Meter.
- CFN FPM Spread
Clemson -5 - Spread
Clemson -6 - Moneyline
Clemson -225, Virginia Tech +185 - Over/Under
53 points - Game Time
3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, Nov. 9 - Location
Lane Stadium | Blacksburg, Va. - Predicted Weather at Kick
63 degrees, 4 mph winds, showers - How To Watch
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The Tigers are not only 6-0 in the last six outings against the Hokies but 5-1 against the spread as well. Still, they shouldn’t take a Week 11 win for granted, as the home team is 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
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As far as the total, the under has hit in five of Clemson’s last seven road bouts, while the over has gone 10-3 in Tech’s last 13 contests overall.
Clemson’s Winning Probability
The Tigers have a bowl game locked up, but they’re playing for more. At 5-1 in the conference, they need either Miami or SMU to drop a conference game down the stretch to earn an ACC Championship Game berth. Of course, they’ll need to win their own final four games as well — the FPM believes they will.
- at Virginia Tech: 64.1%
- at Pittsburgh: 53.5%
- vs. The Citadel: 99.9%
- vs. South Carolina: 71.6%
Virginia Tech’s Winning Probability
The Hokies are one win away from back-to-back bowl games for the first time since 2018-19. Even if they fall to Clemson at home, which is the likeliest scenario, they’ll have two more favorable bouts to end the year.
- vs. Clemson: 35.9%
- at Duke: 50.6%
- vs. Virginia: 73.4%
Prediction for Clemson vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones (lower body) and RB Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) were sidelined in last week’s game against Syracuse. Despite a commendable effort from their backups, the Hokies fell short in a 38-31 loss.
Both players are listed as probable for the upcoming clash with Clemson, though the same was said leading up to last week. If Drones and Tuten remain unavailable, the Tigers should roll to a comfortable win and cover the spread with ease. But for now, let’s assume Virginia Tech’s offensive leaders are back at or near full strength for Week 11.
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The Hokies lean on the nation’s 26th-ranked rushing attack, which averages 201.4 yards per game. Tuten has been a driving force behind this success, posting a stellar 6.7 yards per carry, 951 rushing yards, and 12 touchdowns so far this season.
That ground game could be a problem for a Clemson defense that has struggled to stop the run, surrendering 140.0 rushing yards per game and 4.6 yards per attempt. What hurts Virginia Tech, however, is their passing game’s inconsistency.
Drones holds one of the longest average times to throw in the nation, putting additional strain on an offensive line that ranks 73rd in sacks allowed (2.11 per game).
Clemson’s defensive line, outside of standout EDGE T.J. Parker, has had its own struggles generating consistent pressure. Fortunately for the Tigers, their secondary has picked up the slack, ranking 13th in completion percentage allowed (55.4%) and 23rd in yards per attempt (6.3).
Defensively, Virginia Tech’s pass defense is respectable but has vulnerabilities. Syracuse RB LeQuint Allen exploited their front seven last week with a commanding 121-yard, three-touchdown performance.
Even if Drones and Tuten return, expect Clemson QB Cade Klubnik, RB Phil Mafah, and the Tigers to extend their winning streak in Blacksburg to seven.
Prediction: Clemson 41, Virginia Tech 24
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