Duke 5.5 Wins (Over -125, Under +105)

David Cutcliffe’s squad regresses in three key positions this season. Obviously, Daniel Jones needs to be replaced after being selected sixth overall. Additionally, all three starting WR leave the team. Most notably, T.J. Rahming, who totaled 811 yards and eight touchdowns last year. Therefore, the Blue Devils rank 123 out of 130 teams in returning offensive production. Last is the LB core, where Joe Giles-Harris departs after leading the defense in tackles for the past three seasons — he tallied 313 tackles in his career as a Blue Devil.

The schedule does not leave any room for error. Duke will square off and lose to Alabama and Notre Dame this season. Then, they will be more than seven-point underdogs in three other games. Losses can be expected in those as well versus Virginia Tech, Virginia and Miami. For wins on the schedule, three are manageable against NC AT&T, Georgia Tech and Middle Tennessee. Slated at 3-5 with four games remaining, they will need to win three. The Blue Devils will play at home against Pittsburgh and Syracuse and on the road at North Carolina and Wake Forest. It is more likely they lose three than win three of these games.

The Pick: Under 5.5 wins (+105). With the holes to fill on offense and a difficult non-conference schedule, five wins is the max for Duke.

Clemson to Run the Table?

Unlike the other top schools in the Power Five, Clemson is the only to have minus odds to go undefeated. Caesars has it listed at 11.5 and evenly juiced at -110. It is hard to find a close game on the schedule. They will be greater than twenty-point favorites in each game except two. Dabo Swinney has Clemson running like a well-oiled machine and expectations are to be the national champions again. Look for them to be undefeated in the regular season.

The Pick: Over 11.5 wins (-110). Trevor Lawrence and the Tigers will be headed to the playoffs without suffering a loss.

Commonwealth Cup to Determine Win Totals

Both, Virginia and Virginia Tech, will have their win totals decided in the season finale rivalry game. Bryce Perkins hopes to lead UVA past VT for the first time in 15 seasons. He will be motivated to rebound given last year’s result. His dual threat ability and a revenge game at home could set the stage for the Wahoos’ victory. This would clinch their eighth win to surpass the total listed at 7.5 wins (Over -155, Under +135).

However, VT will want to keep little brother away for another year. After last season’s walk off fumble win in OT, the Hookies will look to ride that momentum after a disappointing season. Ryan Willis and Justin Fuente look to build chemistry in their second season together and a road win to keep the streak going against UVA. Caesars has the win total listed at eight wins (Over -140, Under +120). On top of the win total, the ACC Coastal division champion could be determined in this match-up as well. Make sure to include this game in the Nov. 29 slate.

Stay Away from Florida State

Willie Taggart looks to be bowl bound this season, but not over the win total. Currently at seven wins and a juiced over (-165), bettors should avoid backing the Seminoles. Difficult tests against Boise State, Virginia, and Miami set up seven wins to be most for this team. If you are high on FSU this season, the schedule sets up for better value by taking their money line in those three contests than a full season bet.



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