Clemson vs. Kentucky Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
The Kentucky Wildcats will face the Clemson Tigers this afternoon for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Which SEC team has the edge? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - December 29, 2023, 9:19 AM EST
5 minClemson vs. Kentucky Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
The Kentucky Wildcats will face the Clemson Tigers on Friday afternoon. Jacksonville, Florida, will be the sight for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.
Clemson vs. Kentucky Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 29, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+
Clemson vs. Kentucky Odds
- Spread: Clemson -4 (-110), Kentucky +4 (-115)
- Total Odds: O 44.5 (-104), U 44.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Clemson (-167), Kentucky (+170)
Clemson vs. Kentucky Prediction
Kentucky enters this contest with a record of 7-5.
Kentucky lost two of their last three games.
The Cats were ranked as high as 20th this season.
Devin Leary leads the Wildcats offense. The senior has thrown for 2,440 yards, 23 touchdowns, and ten interceptions.
Ray Davis is one of the best backs in college football. The San Francisco native has scampered for 1,066 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Dane Key has been the leading receiver with 553 yards and five touchdowns.
The Kentucky defense ranks 56th in the nation, allowing opponents 25.5 PPG.
Clemson will begin play with an 8-4 record.
The Tigers won their final four games, including wins over Notre Dame and North Carolina.
Cade Klubnik leads the Clemson offense. Klubnick has thrown for 2,580 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
Clemson has one of the best backfields in college football.
Phil Mafa has rushed for 894 yards and nine touchdowns, while Will Shipley has scampered for 798 yards and five touchdowns.
Freshman Tyler Brown has been the top option in the passing game. Brown leads the Tigers with 519 receiving yards.
The Clemson defense ranks 20th in points allowed per game (20.2).
Clemson vs. Kentucky Pick
Clemson closed their season playing their best football and is the significantly better team.
The Tigers will have their key players on offense who have been in a great rhythm as of late.
Clemson will be without a couple of starters on defense, but this is a deep team that can slide players in that will hold their own.
Kentucky will struggle to string together possessions, and the Tigers will roll to a cover.
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Pick: Clemson -4 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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