Clemson vs. Tennessee Orange Bowl game prediction, preview

Clemson and Tennessee are playing in the Orange Bowl on Friday. Clemson is the reigning ACC champion. Tennessee was the No. 1 ranked offense in college football much of the season. The Vols lost at Georgia and to South Carolina and were knocked out of College Football Playoff contention.

Clemson vs. Tennessee Orange Bowl game prediction, preview.

Tennessee has 57.0 percent chance to win the game, compared to Clemson at 43.5 percent.

Clemson is 7-6 against the spread overall this season. Tennessee is 9-3 against a 9% against-the-spread this year. The over is 4-0 in Clemson's last 4 wins of 20-plus points.

Clemson needs to get behind the secondary to beat Tennessee. Tennessee's defense is ranked 127th nationally against the pass. Clemson had 20 takeaways and was plus-9 in turnover margin.

Tennessee needs to keep Joe Milton clean in the pocket and run the ball well to beat Clemson. Clemson's defensive front is strong, but so is the secondary. Myles Murphy is turning pro.

Clemson will give Milton some deep shots, but he won't be able to take advantage often enough. The Tigers have enough power up front to apply enough pressure on the quarterback. Klubnik is an expert passer and he's a former 5-star recruit from Texas. Clemson has enough talent at receiver to push the Vols' back seven out of position.

Clemson is favored to beat Tennessee 37-30 in the Orange Bowl.