Take the Points: Louisiana Tech at Clemson

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Clemson Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 17th

Location: Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), Clemson, SC

TV: ACCN

Point Spread: La Tech +32.5/Clem -32.5 (Grab a 100% Bonus!)

Money Line: Bulldogs +2500 / Tigers -10000

Over/Under: 54.5

RECENT FORM

This season, the Bulldogs have an overall record of 1-1 and have yet to play a game in the
Conference USA. The Bulldogs head into the game having dropped each of their last 3 road
contests.

This week, the Bulldogs will look to pick up another win, as they are coming off a 52-17 win
over Stephen F. Austin. With the 35-point victory, Louisiana Tech also covered the spread. In the
win, Louisiana Tech completed 50.0% of their 28 passes, 3 of which resulted in touchdowns. The
team ended the game with 3 rushing touchdowns, along with a total of 299 yards on the ground.

Heading into the matchup, Parker McNeil has an overall passer rating of 115.07 on a total of
339 yards. Thus far, he has thrown for 5 touchdowns and 1 interception. Receiver Tre Harris heads
into the game, as the team’s leader in receiving yards, with a total of 128. The top option in
the run game for the team is Marquis Crosby, who has carried the ball 23 times for a total of 219
yards.

The Tigers come into the game with an overall record of 2-0. This strong play includes going
1-0 in Atlantic Coast action. Last year, the Tigers were an above .500 team at home, going 6-1.
Across their last 3 home games, they had an ATS record of 3-0-0.

The Bulldogs head into this week’s game looking to pick up another win after they most
recently defeated Furman by a score of 35-12. In the game, Clemson finished with 2 touchdowns
through the air while throwing for 229 yards. The team ended the game with 3 rushing touchdowns,
along with a total of 147 yards on the ground.

Heading into the matchup, DJ Uiagalelei has an overall passer rating of 99.61 on a total of
441 yards. Thus far, he has thrown for 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Through the air, the team
will be looking for a big game from leading receiver, Beaux Collins. On the season, he has caught
7 for 111 yards. The top option in the run game for the team is Will Shipley, who has carried the
ball 20 times for a total of 110 yards.

BETTING TRENDS

Looking back on their last 10 games, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of just 3-7-0. In
addition, their straight-up record is only 2-8-0. On average, the team scored 27.2 points per
game while allowing 34.4, leading to a negative scoring differential.

In their last 10 games, Clemson has covered the spread at a rate of 90.0%, while putting
together a straight up record of 9-1-0. Their last 10 scoring differential sits at +15.8, as they
averaged 31.2 points per game while allowing 15.4. The over-under record in these games was
3-6-1.

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KEY STATS AND ANALYSIS

Heading into the game, the Bulldogs are ranked 42nd in points per game.

So far, the Bulldogs are averaging 276.0 yards per game through the air, placing them 42nd in
the country. This week, the Bulldogs will be facing a Clemson defense that is currently 29th in
pass yards allowed per game. This year, they have not faced a defense ranked inside the top 50
pass defense.

So far, the Louisiana Tech offense is averaging just 155.0 yards per game on the ground. This
production has come on an average of 32.0 rush attempts per game (95th). This week, the Bulldogs
will be facing a Clemson defense that is ranked 19th in rush yards allowed per game. So far, they
are averaging 11.0 yards per game when facing top 25 rush defenses.

Heading into the game, the Bulldogs will hope for some improved play from their defense, as
they are currently 108th at 34.5 points per game allowed.

Heading into the game, the Tigers are ranked 40th in points per game.

This season, the Tigers have struggled to move the ball through the air, averaging just 244.0
passing yards per game. This week, the Tigers will be facing a Louisiana Tech defense that is
ranked 90th in pass yards allowed per game. This year, they are averaging 244.0 yards per game
when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.

So far, the Clemson offense is averaging just 133.0 yards per game on the ground. This
production has come on an average of 34.0 rush attempts per game (82nd). This week, the Tigers
will be facing a Louisiana Tech defense that is ranked 194th in rush yards allowed per game. So
far, they are averaging 133.0 yards per game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50.

The Tigers will look to once again play well defensively, as they are currently 20th in points
allowed at 11.0 points per game allowed.

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