Tennessee vs. Clemson odds, prediction, betting trends for Capital One Orange Bowl

No. 6 Tennessee takes on No. 7 Clemson in the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN. Clemson won the ACC championship and is 11-7 in postseason. Tennessee is making its first New Year's Day Six appearance under second-year coach Josh Heupel.

Tennessee and Clemson are playing in the Capital One Orange Bowl. Clemson is favored by 6 points.

Clemson was 5-1 S/U and 4-2 ATS when favored by 7 points or less this season. The only S-U loss was in the 35-14 loss to Notre Dame on Nov. 5. Clemson is 2-0 in bowl games under Swinney against the SEC in non-CFP bowl matches. Tennessee split the matchups against SEC heavyweights Alabama and Georgia this year.

Klubnik averaged 8.2 yards per attempt this season. Clemson's receivers will have to win their 1-on-1 battles against Tennessee's cornerbacks. It's Joe Milton's time to shine after he transferred to Tennessee. The Vols will counter with Jaylen Wright (786 yards, 10 TDs) and Jabari Small (699 yards and 12 TDs). Clemson has four players who had at least nine tackles for loss this year.

Hyatt and Tillman combined for 18 TD receptions this season. Bru McCoy (619 yards, 3 TDs) and Ramel Keyton (486 yards) are the only other receivers with more than 500 yards. Clemson allowed 316.5 passing yards in its final two games against South Carolina and North Carolina.

Tennessee vs. Clemson is a Capital One Orange Bowl. Klubnik will work the short passing game to set up vertical shots for the Tigers. Milton will hit a deep touchdown to McCoy before halftime. Shipley gets the tough yards for Clemson and the defense preserves a late lead with a strip sack of Milton in the final minutes.

Clemson beat Tennessee 30-27 in the Capital One Orange Bowl.