The co-favorites to win the School Soccer nationwide championship at DraftKings are additionally the most important favorites of any group within the opening spherical.
The Texas Longhorns are 12-point house favorites in opposition to the Clemson Tigers, signifying that an upset of Steve Sarkisian’s squad can be nothing wanting stunning.
Clemson comes into Saturday tied for the bottom yards per play amongst the entire groups remaining within the School Soccer Playoff.
Whether or not they can overcome that in opposition to the nation’s greatest protection is a complete different query completely.
Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik has his work lower out for him.
Clemson vs. Texas odds
| Staff | Unfold | Moneyline | Whole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson | +12 (-105) | +350 | Over 51.5 (-105) |
| Texas | -12 (-115) | -450 | Beneath 51.5 (-115) |
Clemson vs. Texas prediction
Saturday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m. ET, TNT
There can be no vital transfers or opt-outs heading into this recreation regardless of large expertise on each groups.
Texas can be lacking depth extensive receivers Tony Stellato and Noble Johnson, whereas Clemson is absent depth defensive lineman Tony Savea.
These gamers’ absences shouldn’t have an effect on the sport a lot in any respect.
As for the precise recreation, Clemson is fortunate to even be on this spot. They’re broadly regarded as a group that shouldn’t have even made the playoffs, however certified by profitable the ACC.
(Think about the fireworks of this recreation if Alabama have been in it… I digress.)
Texas beginning quarterback Quinn Ewers has actually struggled just lately, and that might go away some added work for star backup Arch Manning.
Ewers has struggled to maintain the ball, taken unhealthy sacks and didn’t play effectively final yr as an enormous favourite in opposition to Washington within the semifinals.
He has thrown an interception in 9 of 13 video games this season as his draft inventory has gone within the tank.
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Greatest consider that if issues go south for Ewers, Manning will get some added work as a runner and passer.
We’re betting on Manning to snag a dashing landing on this one. He’s scored 4 in 9 video games this yr and there’s loads of cause to suspect that he’ll get extra enjoying time Saturday.
On this narrative, Clemson most likely retains it shut.
Texas has solely overwhelmed one in every of its final 4 opponents by greater than 10 factors and that was a brutal 4-7 Kentucky squad.
PICK: Clemson +12 (-105, Fanatics) | Arch Manning to attain a landing (+210, DraftKings) 2+ (+1300, ESPN BET)
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