The Clemson Tigers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies conference showdown hasn’t been competitive in recent years, with Dabo Swinney’s squad riding a dominant six-game winning streak. Virginia Tech’s last victory in Blacksburg, Va., came all the way back in 2006 — and that drought isn’t ending in 2024.
Our Clemson vs. Virginia Tech prediction dives into the matchup, providing key betting insights to help shape your wagers.
Clemson vs. Virginia Tech Betting Preview
All Clemson vs. Virginia Tech odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. The CFN Spread comes from College Football Network’s Football Playoff Meter.
- CFN FPM Spread
Clemson -5 - Spread
Clemson -6.5 - Moneyline
Clemson -230, Virginia Tech +190 - 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
ESPN
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.
MORE: CFN Betting Parlay Calculator
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) missed last week’s game against Syracuse, and despite a valiant effort from the backups, the Hokies fell short in a 38-31 loss.
Both players are listed as probable for the matchup against Clemson, but the same was said prior to last week. If Drones and Tuten remain sidelined, the Tigers should cruise to a victory and easily cover the spread. However, let’s operate under the assumption that the Hokies’ offensive catalysts return to near full strength for Week 11.
MORE: Simulate the College Football Season With CFN’s College Football Playoff Predictor
The Hokies boast the nation’s 26th-best rushing attack, averaging 201.4 yards per game. Tuten has been a key part of that success, racking up an impressive 6.7 yards per carry, 951 rushing yards, and 12 touchdowns on the season.
That ground game could prove effective against a Clemson defense that’s vulnerable against the run, allowing 140.0 rushing yards per game and 4.6 yards per attempt. What works against Virginia Tech, however, is their passing game’s inefficiency.
Drones has one of the longest average times to throw in the country, placing extra pressure on an offensive line that ranks 73rd nationally in sacks allowed (2.11 per game).
Unfortunately for Clemson, outside of standout EDGE T.J. Parker, their defensive front has struggled to generate consistent pressure.
The Tigers’ secondary, however, has compensated, ranking 13th in completion percentage allowed (55.4%) and 23rd in yards per attempt (6.3).
On the flip side, the Hokies’ pass defense is solid but far from impenetrable. Syracuse’s LeQuint Allen exposed the front seven last week with a dominant 121-yard, three-touchdown performance.
Even if Drones and Tuten suit up, expect Clemson QB Cade Klubnik, RB Phil Mafah, and the Tigers to secure their seventh consecutive win in Blacksburg.
Prediction: Clemson 41, Virginia Tech 24
College Football Network has you covered with the latest from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, and every Group of Five conference and FBS Independent program.