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ACC Football Week 14 Picks, Score Predictions

ACC Football Week 14 Picks, Score Predictions

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It’s the final week of the regular season and there is still plenty to play for in the ACC. While the title game has been set for next week, there are teams clawing for bowl eligibility and rivalries aplenty with four ACC vs SEC showdowns to keep fans interested in the slate of games this week. Without further ado, here are the picks and score predictions for the ACC in Week 14.

Virginia at Virginia Tech

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Virginia at Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech just scored three points against Wake Forest in DOUBLE OVERTIME. Nothing about that should give anyone confidence in picking the Hokies in this rivalry game, especially considering Virginia just laid it on Miami 30-13 last Saturday. Look for the Cavaliers to get a satisfying victory in Blacksburg.

Prediction: Virginia 28-20

Kentucky at No. 24 Louisville

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Kentucky at No. 24 Louisville

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Louisville is coming off a thrilling win in South Bend over Notre Dame while Kentucky has seen their hot start to the season fall off a cliff during their current five-game losing streak. The Wildcats need a win against their in-state rival to get bowl eligible but they’ll have a tough go of it on the road in this one.

Prediction: Louisville 45-28

South Carolina at No. 22 Clemson

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South Carolina at No. 22 Clemson

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Clemson has not beaten South Carolina since a 31-17 win in 2008 but if there was ever a time for them to break that streak, it would be this year. The usually vaunted South Carolina defense has been paper thin this season which should give even this inconsistent Tigers offense some room to operate at home.

Prediction: Clemson 30-24

No. 18 Georgia Tech at No. 10 Georgia

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No. 18 Georgia Tech at No. 10 Georgia

Nick Chubb
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Georgia Tech has used their efficient triple-option rushing attack to secure a spot in the ACC Championship game, but they’ll have their hands full with in-state rival Georgia this week. The Bulldogs rank No. 13 in the nation in total defense that will be selling out to stop the run, putting the pressure on an improved passing attack and QB Justin Thomas to win this game.

Prediction: Georgia 45-42

Syracuse at Boston College

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Syracuse at Boston College

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Syracuse has gone ice-cold on offense down the stretch during a four-game losing streak while Boston College is fresh off pushing the defending national champs to the limit last week. QB Tyler Murphy has been a dynamic force of nature for the Eagles this season and should have his way with the Orange in the season finale.

Prediction: Boston College 28-13

North Carolina State at North Carolina

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North Carolina State at North Carolina

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NC State has struggled since hitting their conference schedule this season, losing five of their last seven. North Carolina, meanwhile, has seemingly hit their stride, winning four of their last five. The Tar Heels’ offense has found a good rhythm in the last month and should help UNC outscore the Wolfpack in this one.

Prediction: North Carolina 49-35

Florida at No. 3 Florida State

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Florida at No. 3 Florida State

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Florida State just keeps finding ways to win but that won’t stop Will Muschamp from trying to play the spoiler on his way out the door with Florida. It’s been two years since the Seminoles lost a game, though they have walked a fine line winning their last two games by a combined seven points. At the end of the day, though, the Noles find ways to win and they’ll keep it going against their SEC rival.

Prediction: Florida State 35-31

Wake Forest at Duke

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Wake Forest at Duke

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Wake Forest’s only win in ACC play this season came last week in a 6-3 double overtime stinker against Virginia Tech. Look for Duke to bounce back after back-to-back losses to close out the season strong and keep their chances of a second straight 10-win season alive for the bowl season.

Prediction: Duke 28-10

PIttsburgh at Miami

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Pittsburgh at Miami

Tyler Boyd
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Pitt needs one more win to become bowl eligible. Miami looked deflated last week after their near-upset of Florida State two weeks ago. Look for the Panthers to employ a physical running game on the Canes to get the job done while Miami tries to avoid a three-game losing streak to close out the regular season.

Prediction: Pitt 21-17

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