Clemson Tigers vs Florida St. Seminoles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Saturday, the Clemson Tigers will face off against the Florida State Seminoles at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The game is set to begin at 4:00 p.m. ET. Clemson, with a record of 12-5 SU, 9-8 ATS, and 12-5 O/U, recently suffered a 93-90 loss to Georgia Tech. As for their away games, the Tigers are 2-3 SU and 3-2 ATS this season. Florida State, on the other hand, comes into the game with a record of 11-6 SU, 10-7 ATS, and 10-6-1 O/U after defeating Miami 84-75 in their previous game. The Seminoles have been performing well at home, with a 7-3 SU and 5-5 ATS record. In their meetings last season, Clemson came out victorious against Florida State, but the Seminoles currently lead the all-time series 46-35 since 1949-50. Both teams have players out with injuries—Clemson's G is out with a lower-body injury, while Florida State's G is sidelined due to a knee injury. Currently, Clemson is the betting favorite at -2.25, and the current line is Clemson -2.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -130 | Seminoles +111

Spread: Tigers -2 (-110) | Seminoles +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Clemson will win straight-up is 57%.

Clemson Tigers

Clemson men's basketball team has performed moderately well this season, ranking 46th in scoring with an average of 80.9 points per game. They have displayed good shooting accuracy, with a field goal percentage of 48.0%, ranking them 41st in the nation. Additionally, their three-point shooting percentage stands at 35.8%, ranking 95th. The team has also shown proficiency at free throws, converting 76.5% of their attempts and ranking 30th in this aspect. In terms of rebounds, assists, and turnovers, Clemson has performed decently, averaging 35.2 rebounds per game (80th), 15.8 assists per game (44th), and 10.2 turnovers per game (42nd). However, on the defensive end, the Tigers have struggled, allowing an average of 73.4 points per game, ranking as low as 235th in the nation. In terms of opposing teams' shooting percentage, Clemson allows opponents to shoot 42.8% from the field (150th) and 35.1% from beyond the arc (286th). Though the Tigers have displayed strength in shot-blocking, averaging 4.8 blocks per game (34th), their ability to generate steals has been lacking, ranking them 329th in the nation. They also commit an average of 15.9 fouls per game, placing them at 85th in that category. The overall KenPom ranking for Clemson stands at 39th nationally. This season, their offensive efficiency ranks 15th, defensive efficiency is ranked 105th, and they rank 254th in tempo. Furthermore, Clemson has been assigned a power ranking of 296, classifying them as the 47th best offensive team, scoring an average of 80.88 points per game. On the defensive end, they are ranked 234th, allowing an average of 73.41 points per game to opposing teams. Currently, their season record stands at 12-5, with a 9-8 against the spread record. In summary, Clemson's basketball team has displayed moderate success this season, particularly in their offensive performance. However, their defensive efforts have been lacking, leading to a lower overall ranking. PJ Hall joins an elite club that only FOUR Tigers have rocked since 1964! 💪 Dropping 31 points (career high) and 17 rebounds, solidifying his name into the history books! 🔥 @ClemsonMBB | #ACCMBB pic.twitter.com/XLsq2kaynE