Even Ottawa Senators fans will have an eye on bowl season in the NCAA, and while the Orange Bowl matchup of Clemson and West Virginia may not get the attention of others, this could be a thoroughly entertaining football game.
West Virginia Clemson Odds – January 4th, 8:30 PM ET
The No.23 Mountaineers (9-3, 5-2 Big East) came out on top in the Big East and those who purchase per head services know that West Virginia has an offense that keeps them competitive, led by quarterback Geno Smith, but the defense can be exposed and they once gave up 49 points against a bad Syracuse team. West Virginia is making its first appearance in the Orange Bowl.
The No.15 Tigers (10-3, 6-2 ACC) bounced back from a loss at rival South Carolina to roll over Virginia Tech for the second time this season, leaving no doubt who the best team in the ACC is. However, a stretch where they lost three of four has some skeptical of the Tigers’ top-15 ranking and their defense is suspect. Clemson is 2-1 in the Orange Bowl and haven’t been here since winning 22-15 over Nebraska in 1982.
Clemson is favored by 3.5 points in Miami, and this is the first meeting for these two programs. Both teams are built similarly, although Clemson’s offense is more balanced while West Virginia depends on the pass. It all depends on Clemson’s defense and which shows up, the one that got slaughtered by North Carolina State, or the one that solved Virginia Tech twice.
Bet On Sports – Clemson -3.5
