The first round of the College Football Playoff has begun. This afternoon, the 12th-seeded Clemson Tigers kick off on the road against the 5th-seeded Texas Longhorns. Oddsmakers currently have Texas as the 12.5-point favorite to win the home title, with the over/under set at 50.5.
One of the most popular ways to bet on this game is through parlays of the same game. You can combine multiple picks from the same game to create one. The more you add to your slip, the more winnings you can potentially win. Just be careful not to go too far.
A great battle is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, with the ACC champion facing off against the highest-ranked At-Large bidder. Let’s take a closer look at the odds and find some possible parlays for the same game that would be perfect for this exciting matchup.
Related: Read our expert guide to College Football Playoff betting before you deposit your money.
Clemson vs. Texas Best Same-Game Parlay
Cade Klubnik under 220.5 passing yards: -114 on FanDuelQuintrevion Wisner, rushing yards over 88.5: -114 on FanDuelAntonio Williams 4.5+ Receptions: -128 on FanDuel
SGP Parlay Odds: +565 ($10 Win $56.60)
Note: Odds are based on the best value found by our experts at the time of publication. Check the lines near game time to ensure you get the best odds.
Leg 1: Cade Klubnik, less than 220.5 passing yards.
Cade Klubnik is one of the top passers in college football, but he couldn’t have had a worse first-round draw. The Texas Longhorns allow the fewest passing yards per game in the nation, and have yet to allow a team over 200 yards this season.
Oddsmakers currently have Clemson University’s total point line at 18.5, so it’s hard to imagine the Tigers producing much points on offense. The game script indicates Clemson will play from behind, which is not a great scenario against a Longhorns defense that is tied for third in interceptions per game.
Klubnik has to be sharp if the Tigers want to win on the road. But for Klubnik to surpass 220.5 passing yards, he will need to put in a legendary performance against one of the top secondaries in football. I don’t think that will happen. Wrap it under.
Leg 2: Quinlevion Wisner passes for 88.5 yards.
Texas’ running back room is in dire straits after Cedric Baxter and Christian Clark are out for the season with injuries. However, Quintrevion Wisner stepped up to the offensive line and assumed the role of lead back.
Wisner is planning a big day against a Clemson defense that has surpassed that total in two of the past three games and allowed the fourth-most rushing yards per game in the ACC this season.
According to PFF, Wisner’s 31.7% breakaway percentage ranks 27th among eligible running backs in the FBS, so there is potential for big plays.
The Longhorns, trailing by 12.5 points, may look to keep this game alive and shorten the clock. Therefore, the expectation is that Mr. Wisner will get the workload necessary to reach this total.
Leg 3: Antonio Williams with over 4.5 receptions.
The Tigers are put in passing situations based on the spread. As a result, I expect them to turn into their top receiver and most reliable pass catcher.
Antonio Williams has been great this season, recording over 4.5 receptions in each of his last six games. But it’s also important to note that he leads the team in targets behind the line of scrimmage and under 10 yards.
The Tigers will have to find production with quick touches against a very impressive Longhorns secondary. That should benefit Williams’ total receiving and make him Klubnik’s go-to option in quick games.
Expect the redshirt sophomore to be involved early and often as the Tigers look to break through the Texas defense. And if the game breaks open as sportsbooks predict, expect that production to stick. Both should help ensure Williams surpasses this total.
How do same game parlays work?
A same game parlay links bets from one sporting event into a single bet. All bets on the slip must be correct for the parlay to be a hit. Tying multiple bets together increases your odds, and if you bet from the same game, those odds usually increase even more.
When putting together parlays for the same game, it is essential to try to create aligned bet slips. For example, if you put an under in your parlay because you think the score in the match is low, you may not want to put in too many overs when it comes to player props.
If you believe Texas will beat Clemson, you may not want to include the over in the Clemson team or player props unless you think it will be a high-scoring game.
The best advice is not to overdo it when adding legs. It’s easy to expand your selection to exceed a certain cash total, or decide to include more and more props that you’re not confident in.
In all-or-nothing betting systems like parlays, less is more. You can always combine multiple parlays if you have a lot of props you like, but being disciplined in your approach will go a long way to successfully cashing in your bets.
