Clemson vs. Georgia Tech College Football Picks & Spread Week 14

Last Updated on December 5, 2009 3:12 pm by drew

G. Tech-Clemson Pick

Two teams coming off losses meet in the 2009 ACC Championship Saturday at 8PM ET when No. 12 Georgia Tech faces off with No. 25 Clemson from Raymond James Stadium.

Bet Clemson vs. Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is 10-2 in the year and 7-4 against the spread. The Yellowjackets are coming off a 30-24 loss to

Georgia last weekend. It was the Yellowjackets first loss in nine games. Georgia Tech has failed to cover in two of their last three.

Clemson is 8-4 on the year and 7-4 against the spread. The Tigers were beaten 34-17 last week by

South Carolina, ending a six-game win streak for Clemson. The Tigers have failed to cover in their last two games.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL have made Georgia Tech 1-point favorites over Clemson on Saturday night. The over/under total for this game has been established at 55.

Georgia Tech is scoring 35 points per-game behind their tremendous rushing attack, which has 3,660 yards on the season. Jonathan Dwyer has rushed for 1,236 yards and 12 touchdowns while quarterback Josh Nesbitt has 888 yards rushing with 17 scores. Clemson’s defense is holding teams to 19.5 points on the year thanks to its ability to create turnovers. The Tigers have 21 interceptions on the year, which is tops in the nation.

Clemson is scoring 31.8 points per-game, but part of that comes from defense and special teams, which has accounted for 7 touchdowns on the year. Georgia Tech is holding opponents to 24.1 points and 352 yards per-game this season.

The key in this pick may be the weather. Storms are forecasted in

Florida, creating muddy and sloppy conditions for this game. With the weather in that state, the team with the more powerful running game should have the edge. Clemson has C.J. Spiller, but his quickness and cutting ability will be hurt by the conditions. Georgia Tech likes to pound the rock and win at the line of scrimmage, which should allow them to cover and win in these conditions. We suggest a pick of the Yellowjackets with the under for this game.

Our College Football Week 14 Free Pick for this matchup is:

GEORGIA TECH -1 and UNDER 55.
College Football Week 14 Betting Trends
Top Trends for this game.

CLEMSON is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

GEORGIA TECH is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History

GEORGIA TECH is 2-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons 

GEORGIA TECH is 3-0 straight up against CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons 

2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons 

Week 14 College Football Injury Report
CLEMSON

[LB] 09/05/2009 – Stanley Hunter out for season ( Illness ) 

[OL] 09/05/2009 – JK Jay out for season ( Back ) 

GEORGIA TECH

[DT] 11/30/2009 – Ben Anderson injured last game, doubtful Saturday vs. Clemson ( Knee ) 

(!)[QB] 11/29/2009 – Josh Nesbitt probable Saturday vs. Clemson ( Ankle ) 

[WR] 11/30/2009 – Stephen Hill is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Clemson ( Hip ) 

[LB] 11/28/2009 – Malcolm Munroe out for season ( Leg ) 

[LB] 09/29/2009 – Kyle Jackson out for season ( Foot ) 

[S] 10/27/2009 – Cooper Taylor out for season ( Heart ) 

[DE] 09/29/2009 – Robert Hall out for season ( Knee ) 

[OT] 11/10/2009 – Austin Barrick out for season ( Ankle ) 

[WR] 10/14/2009 – Kevin Cone out for season ( Ankle ) 
Clemson vs. Georgia Tech Odds
Clemson Tigers +1 Over 55 (-105)

Georgia Tech Yellowjackets -1 Under 55 (-115)
Bet Clemson vs. Georgia Tech
Posted: 12/5/09 4:12PM ET