At 12:00 ET, it’s a week 1 NCAAF battle between the Wildcats and Tigers at EverBank Stadium. Don’t miss it on ESPN as the game takes place on Friday, December 29th. Clemson is set to take on the Wildcats in this non-conference matchup, and they are favored by 7 points on the road. Read on for my thoughts and betting angles.

CLEMSON TIGERS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats +7

This game will be played at EverBank Stadium at 12:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 27-22 in favor of Clemson.
  • Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Kentucky at +7.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 47 points, and we like the over with a projected 49 points.

Can Clemson Secure a Road Victory?

So far, the Clemson Tigers are 8-4, including going 2-2 on the road and 5-0 at home.

Against the spread, Clemson has gone 6-3 this season. The Tigers have been favored eight times compared to one game as the underdog.

So far this season, the average over/under line for Clemson’s games has been 51.2 points. The Tigers have an over/under record of 3-6 heading into this week’s game.

Heading into their matchup vs. Kentucky, the Tigers’ offense is averaging 181.9 rushing yards per game, along with 4 yards per attempt. They currently hold the 41st rank in rushing yards and 67th rank in passing yards, amassing an average of 225.4 yards per game. In terms of scoring, Clemson is at 29.2 points per game, which is 49th in the NCAA.

The Clemson defense holds the 67th position in points allowed, allowing 19.9 points per game. Teams have an average of 162.2 passing yards per game against them (17th nationally). In terms of rushing, they’ve given up 116.7 rushing yards, placing them 38th in college football.

Do the Wildcats Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The Kentucky Wildcats take on the Clemson with a 7-5 record, including 3-2 on the road and 3-3 at home.

Against the spread, Kentucky has gone 6-5 this season. The Wildcats have been favored six times compared to five games as the underdog.

So far this season, Kentucky boasts an over/under record of 8-3. On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 53.4 points, while the average over/under line has been 48.3 points.

The Wildcats’ heads into the game, averaging 131.1 rushing yards per game and 5 yards per attempt. Overall, they’re 95th in rushing yards and 95th in passing yards at 203.8 yards per contest. Kentucky is averaging 28.6 points per game, which is 51st in the nation.

The Wildcats defense heads into this week’s matchup with 27 sacks and sitting 1st in QB hurries. So far, they’ve allowed 24.8 points per game (93rd). In the pass defense department, they’re 117th nationally, giving up 238.6 passing yards per game. Additionally, when it comes to defending the run, Kentucky’s defense is allowing 114.6 rushing yards per contest.