Best Clemson vs. Texas same game parlay on FanDuel for College Football Playoff
The first round of the College Football Playoff has begun. This afternoon, the No. 12 seed Clemson Tigers will kick off on the road against the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns. Currently, oddsmakers like Texas as 12.5-point home favorites, with the over/under set at 50.5.
One of the top ways to wager on this game is with a same game parlay. You can create one by combining multiple picks from the same game. The more you add to your slip, the more you’ll have in potential winnings. Just be sure not to go overboard.
We’re due for a great contest on Saturday afternoon in a showdown between the ACC champion and the highest-ranked at-large bid. Looking closely at the odds, let’s find some of the best same game parlay picks for this exciting matchup.
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Best same game parlay for Clemson vs. Texas
- Cade Klubnik under 220.5 Passing Yards: -114 at FanDuel
- Quintrevion Wisner Over 88.5 Rushing Yards: -114 at FanDuel
- Antonio Williams Over 4.5 Receptions: -128 at FanDuel
SGP Parlay odds: +565 ($10 wins $56.60)
Note: Odds are based on the best value our experts find as of publication; check lines closer to game time to ensure you get the best odds.
Leg 1: Cade Klubnik under 220.5 passing yards
Cade Klubnik is one of the top passers in college football, but he couldn’t have gotten a worse draw for the first round. The Texas Longhorns allow the fewest passing yards per game in the country and have yet to let a team surpass 200 yards through the air this season.
Oddsmakers currently have Clemson’s total points line set at 18.5, so it’s hard to imagine the Tigers produce a lot on offense. The game script points to Clemson playing from behind, but that’s not a great scenario against a Longhorns defense tied third for most interceptions per game.
Klubnik must be sharp if the Tigers want to win on the road. But for Klubnik to go over 220.5 passing yards, he would need to put on a legendary performance against one of the top secondaries in football. I don’t think that will happen. Roll with the under.
Leg 2: Quintrevion Wisner over 88.5 Rushing Yards
The Texas running back room looked dire after injuries sidelined Cedric Baxter and Christian Clark for the season. However, the Quintrevion Wisner has stepped up for the offense and taken on the lead-back role.
Wisner has surpassed this total in two of his past three games and projects for a big day against a Clemson defense that allowed the fourth-most rushing yards per game in the ACC this season.
You can also count on Wisner for a potential big play, as his 31.7% breakaway percentage is 27th among all qualified running backs in the FBS, per PFF.
With a 12.5-point spread, the Longhorns could look to keep this game on the ground to grind out the clock. So, expect Wisner to get the workload necessary to achieve this total.
Leg 3: Antonio Williams over 4.5 Receptions
The Tigers will be put in passing situations based on the spread. As a result, I expect them to turn to their top receiver and most dependable pass catcher.
Antonio Williams has been stellar this season, tallying over 4.5 receptions in the last six games. However, it’s also important to note that he leads the team in targets behind the line of scrimmage and under ten yards.
The Tigers will have to find production on quick manufactured touches against an extremely impressive Longhorns secondary. That should benefit Williams’ total receptions and make him a go-to option for Klubnik in the quick game.
Look for the redshirt sophomore to be involved early and often as the Tigers try to crack the Texas defense. Then, expect that production to stick if the game breaks open as projected by the sportsbooks. Both of which should help Williams secure the over on this total.
How do Same Game Parlays Work?
Same game parlays are a collection of bets from one sporting event linked together into a single wager. All bets on a slip must be correct for a parlay to hit. By tying together multiple bets, the odds are boosted, and when pulling from the same game, those odds generally increase even further.
It’s essential to try to create an aligned bet slip when putting together a same game parlay. For example, if you think a game will be low-scoring and put the under in your parlay, you may not want to include a lot of overs when it comes to player props.
If you believe Texas will beat Clemson, you may not want to include overs on team or player props for Clemson unless you think it will be a high-scoring affair.
The best advice is not to go overboard when adding legs. It can be easy to try and extend your picks to get over specific cash totals or deciding to incorporate more and more props that you’re not as confident in.
Less is more with an all-or-nothing betting system like parlays. You can always put together multiple parlays if you have a lot of props you like, but being disciplined in your approach will take you a long way in successfully cashing your bets.