Gator Bowl Odds: Clemson vs Kentucky Lines, Spread, Schedule
Gator Bowl Odds: Clemson vs Kentucky Lines, Spread
| Clemson Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | -192 |
| Kentucky Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | +158 |
The 2023 Gator Bowl matchup is official, as Clemson will take on Kentucky — and here's everything you need to know about the Gator Bowl odds and Clemson vs Kentucky lines, spread and more.
Clemson opened as a 7-point favorite over Kentucky in the 2023 Gator Bowl, but has since moved to a 4.5-point favorite. The total is set at over/under 44.5 points scored by both teams combined. Clemson is also a -192 moneyline favorite over Kentucky, with Kentucky +158 to win outright.
Gator Bowl Injuries & Transfer News
Clemson Tigers
Transfer Portal
- Starting S Andrew Mukuba (581 snaps)
- Starting WR Beaux Collins (636 snaps)
- OL Mitchell Mayes (352 snaps)
- TE Sage Ennis (173 snaps)
- Backup QB Hunter Helms (31 snaps)
- CB Toriano Pride (150 snaps)
Opt-Outs
- Starting CB Nate Wiggins (494 snaps)
- Starting LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (689 snaps)
- Starting DL Ruke Orhorhoro (409 snaps)
Potential Opt-Outs to Watch
- Starting DT Tyler Davis (436 snaps) is listed on depth chart
Starting LB Barrett Carter (588 snaps) announced he will return to Clemson next season.
Injuries
- Starting CB Sheridan Jones (329 snaps) will not play in bowl due to a hip injury.
Clemson will start true freshman cornerbacks Avieon Terrell (320 snaps) and Shelton Lewis (99 snaps).
Kentucky Wildcats
Transfer Portal
- Starting EDGE Keaten Wade (371 snaps; not on depth chart)
- LB Martez Thrower (101 snaps; hasn’t played since Week 6)
- DL Jamarius Dinkins (89 snaps)
- WR Dekel Crowdus (45 snaps)
- RB JuTahn McClain (82 snaps)
Starting TE Jordan Dingle (282 snaps) removed himself from the transfer portal.
NFL Draft
- RB Ray Davis (529 snaps; will still play in bowl)
- CB Andru Phillips (653 snaps; also expected to play in bowl)
Kentucky will likely only be without one starter (Wade) compared to Clemson's five.
Our college football betting expert, Collin Wilson, has projected the spread and total for every college football bowl game. For the Gator Bowl, our expert projects the Clemson vs Kentucky spread at Clemson -7.5 and the total at over/under 47.5 points scored.
The 2023 Gator Bowl featuring Clemson vs Kentucky will take place on Friday, Dec. 29 at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN
For more, make sure to check out our live-updating tracker of every college football bowl game matchup.
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