Clemson Tigers (10-3) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (9-3)

Big East winner, West Virginia Mountaineers (9-3) and ACC champion, Clemson Tigers (10-3) will meet in a high voltage showdown at this year’s Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens.

This game will feature two of the nation’s more high-powered offenses, with both teams averaging more than 33 points and 440 yards. But while the offenses will provide fans an additional excitement, the better and most consistent defense will win the game, so let’s take a look to the team stats and game overview.

Game Overview:

West Virginia closed the regular season with a 9-3 record, winning three straight games to finish with a share of the Big East crown and its third BCS bowl bid in school history. West Virginia is appearing in its 31st bowl game and is currently 13-17 in all-time postseason play. The Mountaineers have lost their last two bowl games, with a 33-21 loss to Florida State in the Gator Bowl in 2010 and a 23-7 setback to NC State in the 2011 Champs Sports Bowl. West Virginia also lost to Clemson 27-7 in the Gator Bowl on Dec. 30, 1989, in the only previous meeting.

Clemson went 10-3 on the regular season (best record since 1990), knocking off four top-25 schools, and tying for second-most in the nation this season. The Tigers also won the ACC championship with a concise 38-10 victory over Virginia Tech in the title game.  In the all-time in postseason games, the Tigers are 16-17 and have lost four of their last five bowl games, including a 31-26 decision to South Florida in last year's Meineke Car Care Bowl.  This is the team's fourth trip to the Orange Bowl and its first appearance since 1981, when the Tigers reached its only national title with a 22-15 victory over Nebraska.

Clemson Tigers are -3 favorite to win this game.  However, Inspin's College Football Simulator has West Virginia as a candidate to win this game with 61.54% chances.

Game Odds:

West Virginia Mountaineers +3 -115
Clemson Tigers -3-105
Game Total: 62.5 -110
Money Line: Mountaineers +130, Tigers -150

The provided odds are as of 9:00 am eastern 01/04/2012. Find the above NCAA Football odds at Wagerweb.com, a leading offshore sportsbook and highly recommended sponsor at Inspin.com. Betting odds do change so please check their website for instant updates.

Winning Betting Trends:

Clemson Tigers Trends

Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. 83.33 %
Tigers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0. 81.25 %
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. 80%
Tigers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win. 75.00 %
Tigers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. 75%

West Virginia Mountaineers Trends

Mountaineers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games. 100.00 %
Mountaineers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0. 87.50%
Mountaineers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.     83.33 %
Mountaineers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0. 75.00%
Mountaineers are 11-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. 73.33 %
Mountaineers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0. 71.43%

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