In the Gator Bowl, from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville Florida, the Clemson Tigers will take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday. The Clemson Tigers come into the game with an 8-4 record on the season. The Tigers picked up four straight wins to finish the season, including a 16-7 affair over South Carolina in the finale.
Clemson vs Kentucky Picks

The final bet for this game is the Kentucky Wildcats +4.5.
- Pick: Kentucky Wildcats +4.5.
For the Kentucky Wildcats, they are 7-5. The Wildcats won their final game of the season over state rival Louisville. In their previous clash, the Clemson Tigers beat the Kentucky Wildcats 21-13 on December 27th, 2009. It is time for our Tigers vs Wildcats picks and parlays:
Clemson Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Odds
Here are the latest NCAAF Odds:
- Spread: Clemson Tigers -4.5, Kentucky Wildcats +4.5
- Total: 46.5
- Moneyline: Clemson Tigers -210, Kentucky Wildcats +175
Clemson Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Picks & Parlays
Here are our updated Tigers vs Wildcats picks and parlays:
Clemson Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Pick
- Kentucky Wildcats +175
We like the run game of the Kentucky Wildcats to do plenty enough to not only cover the spread in this NCAAF game, but also win the game.
Clemson Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Parlay
- Kentucky Wildcats +175
- OVER 46.5
The winner gets to use under 30 points. The final score prediction in this game is the Kentucky Wildcats 28-24 over the Clemson Tigers. That’s just shy of a touchdown over the total. We like this game to go OVER!
Clemson Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Information
Take a look at some information on these two NCAAF teams playing on the NCAAF schedule:
Clemson Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats
Date & Time: Friday December 29th, 2023; 12:00am EST
Location of the game: EverBank Stadium; Jacksonville, FL
How to Watch: ESPN
Clemson Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Betting Analysis
Swinney’s troops ready for their last battle
Dabo Swinney and his Clemson Tigers saw some struggles this season, but in the end, here they are with a chance to finish 9-4. The Tigers started the season at 2-2, and then fell to 4-4. After that, wins over Notre Dame, GEorgia Tech, North Carolina and South Carolina got us to this point.
The Tigers will use Cade Klubnik under center in this game. While he was held in check in the finale against South Carolina, he did finish with nearly 2,600 passing yards. His top target this season was Tyler Brown. Brown had 5 receptions in the win over South Carolina, and finished with 51, and 4 touchdowns.
The running game for Clemson will be anchored by Phil Mafah and Will Shipley. They will both get carries on the season. Mafah needs just 106 yards to reach 1,000 on the season. Mafah has 9 touchdowns on the season. Shipley finished with five.
Wildcats offense ready to take over the Gator Bowl
On the other side, the Wildcats are excited to see both Devin Leary and Ray Davis suit up in this game. Kenneth Horsey and Jeremy Flax will not, but Leary and Davis are massive difference-makers. Davis was the top running back for the Wildcats, with more than 1,000 yards. He needs 14 to get to 1,000.
Leary was the signal caller, who finished the season with 23 touchdown passes. Dane Key was the top target all season for the Wildcats. He finished with 38 receptions, 553 yards and five touchdowns. The Wildcats were more known for their defense this season. The Wildcats allowed teams to score just 24.8 points per game.
Kentucky won their first five games of the season, including a win over Florida. But, losses to Georgia, Missouri and Tennessee had them at 5-3 on the season. The other two losses for Kentucky came to Alabama and South Carolina.
Clemson Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Betting Picks
Two well-coached, disciplined teams getting together here. Look for a bunch of ground game in this one. Ray Davis is back as the difference maker for us. Clemson is going to have a hard time slowing him down and even stopping him. He is the reason Kentucky wins this game. The final bet for this game is the Kentucky Wildcats +4.5.
Take the OVER as well, as Davis gets the scoring going. Hope you enjoyed our Tigers vs Wildcats picks and parlays! Enjoy all our College Football Picks!
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