The Clemson Tigers (6-6) visit EverBank Stadium to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (6-6) on Dec. 29 in Jacksonville, FL.
Clemson is a betting favorite in Week 18, with the spread sitting at -7 (-105).
The Clemson vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 46.5 total points.
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Clemson vs Kentucky Prediction, Gator Bowl
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Clemson will win this bowl game with 65.0% confidence.
Clemson vs Kentucky Spread Prediction, Gator Bowl
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Clemson and Kentucky, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Clemson Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Clemson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+4.85 Units / 11% ROI)
- Clemson has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- Clemson has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- Clemson has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+2.80 Units / 19% ROI)
- Clemson have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.30 Units / 10% ROI)
Kentucky Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.55 Units / 32% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games (+1.20 Units / 2% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Clemson players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Clemson Player Prop Bets Today
- Cade Klubnik has hit the TD Passes Under in 8 of his last 12 games (+4.20 Units / 29% ROI)
- Cade Klubnik has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 81% ROI)
- Jake Briningstool has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 75% ROI)
- Beaux Collins has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.55 Units / 35% ROI)
- Will Shipley has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 85% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Kentucky players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Kentucky Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Tayvion Robinson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 79% ROI)
- Barion Brown has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 5 of his last 6 games at home (+3.80 Units / 53% ROI)
- Devin Leary has hit the TD Passes Over in 4 of his last 5 games (+3.50 Units / 64% ROI)
- Dane Key has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.65 Units / 32% ROI)
- Devin Leary has hit the Passing Yards Under in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.30 Units / 26% ROI)
Clemson Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Clemson is 6-6 against the spread this college football season (-0.6 Units / -4.53% ROI).
- Clemson is 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.6 Units / -5.65% ROI
- Clemson is 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
- Clemson is 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
Kentucky Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kentucky is 6-6 against the spread this college football season (-0.6 Units / -4.53% ROI).
- Kentucky is 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 3% ROI
- Kentucky is 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
- Kentucky is 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
Clemson is 15-1 (.938) when not throwing an interception since the 2021 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: .600
Clemson was 9-1 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2022 season– tied for 2nd-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .426
Clemson was 5-1 (.714) when making 5 or more explosive passes in a game in the 2022 season– 4th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .396
Clemson is 13-2 (.765) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2022 season– 17th-best in FBS; Average: .549
Kentucky is 1-5 (.167) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2022 season– tied for 7th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .444
Kentucky is 8-3 (.615) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2022 season– tied for 28th-best in FBS; Average: .491
Kentucky is 16-11 (.593) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2021 season– tied for 27th-best in FBS; Average: .451
Kentucky is 11-4 (.733) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2021 season– tied for 25th-best in FBS; Average: .572
Kentucky’s TEs has gained 504 yards on 28 receptions (18.0 YPR) this season — second-best among P5 TEs. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 9.8 Yards Per Reception this season — best among ACC defenses.
Kentucky’s RBs has averaged 8.9 yards after the catch this season — tied for 35th-best among FBS RBs. Clemson’s defense has allowed just 9.5 RAC this season — best among ACC defenses.