Clemson Tigers Expected to Bounce Back in ACC Matchup Against Virginia Tech Hokies

Game outlook

In an upcoming ACC matchup, the 21st-ranked Clemson Tigers will face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Wednesday night. Clemson enters the game with an overall record of 7-3, but has struggled in conference play with a 7-3 record. The Hokies, on the other hand, have a season record of 9-5 and a conference record of 1-2. The game is set to commence at 7:00 PM EST. As of now, Clemson is favored to win by -1.5 points, and the betting line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -115 | Hokies -105

Spread: Tigers -1.5 (-110) | Hokies +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Clemson will win straight-up is 53%.

Clemson Tigers

Clemson is currently seeking its first ACC win after losing their first two games of the season. The team ranks 45th in the nation in points per game, 28th in field goal percentage, and 35th in 3-point percentage. They have a strong emphasis on shooting the long-ball, ranking 38th in the nation in 3-point field goals per game. Defensively, Clemson ranks 128th in scoring defense, 66th in field goal defense, and 148th in 3-point defense. They are efficient in terms of turnovers, ranking 35th in turnovers per game, and effective on the glass, ranking 79th in the nation. Additionally, Clemson has a power ranking of 48 and is ranked 44th in offense, averaging 82.23 points per game. On offense, they have a high field goal percentage, ranking 29th at 49.25%, and a solid free throw percentage at 75.71%. They excel at three-point shooting, ranking 12th in the nation at 39.01%. Defensively, Clemson allows opponents to make 40.85% of field goals and 72.62% of free throws. They also struggle to defend against three-point shots, allowing 32.50% to be made. Overall, they average 38.46 rebounds per game and have positive offensive assists to turnovers ratio, but struggle on the defensive end with fewer defensive assists and more turnovers.