Odds and Ends: Is It Time to Trust Clemson Tigers as a Big Road Favorite?

No. 5 Clemson is coming off back-to-back wins over currently top-15 teams. Boston College is hosting Clemson at 7:30 p.m. at Alumni Stadium on Saturday. Clemson has covered the spread just seven times in the last 18 games.

Clemson is coming off back-to-back wins over currently top-15 teams. Boston College is 1-4 against the spread this season. The Eagles got their lone cover last week in a 34-33 outright win as a 13.5-point underdog against Louisville. They've covered three of their last 10 games. Clemson has covered the spreads just seven times in the last 18 games, and it's only cashed for backers once as an underdog of at least 20 points in last two seasons. BC's offense is averaging 317.4 yards per game, which ranks 111th nationally. It's also averaging 41 points per contest.

Clemson is a big favorite against BC. Last week Shipley scored two touchdowns and didn't score at Uiagalelei. BC is coming off a win. The line is closer to 24.5.