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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 15
2024 ACC Championship Game
(9-3) Clemson Tigers vs. SMU Mustangs (11-1)
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Week 15 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Clemson +2.5 | SMU -2.5
Week 15 CFB Moneyline Odds: Clemson +110 | SMU -134
College Football Betting Total: O/U 55.5
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Get ready for some electrifying college football action as No. 8 SMU clashes with No. 17 Clemson in the 2024 ACC Championship Game! This marks the first-ever meeting between these two programs, and the stakes couldn’t be higher—a trip to the College Football Playoff is on the line.
SMU rides into this showdown with an impressive 11-1 record, while Clemson looks to flex its championship pedigree at 9-3.
SMU are the -2.5 point favorites as they take on Clemson in a week 15 matchup. The game is set for 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, although it is technically a neutral site.
ABC will be handling the television broadcast.
The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points.
The Mustangs are slight favorites at -134 on the moneyline, but don’t sleep on Clemson at +110; they’ve been giant-slayers before.
Whether you’re riding the moneyline or looking for live-betting opportunities, this game promises drama, fireworks, and plenty of betting intrigue.
Buckle up, because this ACC finale is shaping up to be an instant classic!
Clemson Tigers
Clemson enters Week 15 with a 9-3 record and a 46.2% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast, according to projections. They are 100% bowl-eligible and have the 11th best odds to make the playoff at 41.3%.
The Tigers have been favored in 10 of their 12 games this season, going 8-2 as the favorite. They are 4-2 at home and 4-1 on the road, with an average scoring margin of +14.1 points per game.
Clemson’s over/under record is 3-7-1, with their games averaging 57.2 points. This week’s line is set at 55.5 points, slightly above their average line of 53.5 points for the season.
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Clemson Tigers Stats
Heading into week 15, Clemson’s offense is averaging 35.7 points per game, ranking 14th nationally. However, they are 7th in our offensive power rankings. Cade Klubnik has thrown for 3,041 yards with 29 touchdowns and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 105. Clemson is 19th in passing attempts, averaging 36.9 per game, and they are 16th in passing yards, with 275.1 per game.
Klubnik’s completion rate is 64.2%. Clemson ranks 38th in the nation with a 63.4% completion rate. They convert 45.6% of their third downs. On the ground, they average 191.5 rushing yards per game. Phil Mafah leads the team with 1,088 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry and scoring eight touchdowns. Antonio Williams has 786 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on 65 catches.
Clemson’s defense allowed 17 points in their recent 17-14 loss to South Carolina, giving up 432 total yards, including 268 rushing yards on 41 attempts. Through the air, they allowed 164 yards but also forced an interception.
On the season, Clemson ranks 29th in the nation, allowing 21.6 points per game. Opponents have averaged 152.1 rushing yards per game and 206.9 passing yards, completing just 53.4% of their passes, which is the 11th-lowest percentage in the country.
SMU Mustangs
SMU enters Week 15 with an 11-1 record, and they are projected to be bowl-eligible. They have a 53.8% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast and hold the 7th best odds to make the playoff at 68.9%. The Mustangs are 5-1 at home and 4-0 on the road this season.
SMU has been favored in eight of their 12 games, going 7-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +19.4 points per game, and they are 7-3 against the spread this season.
The over/under line for this week is 55.5 points. SMU’s games have averaged 58.9 points, with their over/under record at 5-5. Their average over/under line for the season is 54 points.
SMU Mustangs Stats
Heading into week 15, SMU’s offense is averaging 39.2 points per game, ranking 5th nationally. They are 23rd in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Kevin Jennings has thrown for 2,746 yards with a passer rating of 108, leading SMU to 30th in passing yards per game. Jennings has 19 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, completing 66.7% of his passes.
SMU is 31st in rushing attempts, averaging 183.3 yards per game on the ground. Brashard Smith has rushed for 1,154 yards, scoring 14 touchdowns and averaging 6 yards per carry. The Mustangs are 18th in third-down conversions, with a 46.1% success rate.
SMU’s defense has been strong this season, ranking 17th nationally by allowing just 19.8 points per game. They’ve been especially effective against the run, giving up only 97.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks 9th in the country.
In their recent game against Cal, SMU’s defense allowed just 6 points, giving up 254 total yards. Cal ran the ball 37 times for 95 yards, while SMU’s secondary allowed 159 passing yards and recorded one interception.
Clemson Tigers vs. SMU Mustangs NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Clemson Tigers are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the SMU Mustangs are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Clemson Tigers are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the SMU Mustangs have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Clemson Tigers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 0-2-1.
- The SMU Mustangs’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 15 NCAA Betting Prediction: Clemson +2.5
SMU comes into this game as the -2.5 point favorite over Clemson. Our projections have the Mustangs winning 26-23, but we like Clemson to not only cover the spread but win outright as the road underdog.
For the over/under, with the line set at 55.5 points, our projection of 49 combined points suggests that taking the under is the best play.
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