Clemson Tigers vs Duke Blue Devils Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Saturday afternoon, an ACC showdown between the Clemson Tigers and the #12 Duke Blue Devils is set to take place in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Both teams have had impressive seasons, with the Tigers holding a record of 9-5, while the Blue Devils boast a record of 14-4. In their only meeting last season, Clemson emerged victorious by eight points. As the game approaches, the question arises whether Clemson will be able to defeat Duke once again or if the Blue Devils are prepared for revenge. Duke is currently the favored team, with an opening line of -8 and the current line shifting to Duke -7.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +264 | Blue Devils -333

Spread: Tigers +7.5 (-110) | Blue Devils -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duke will win straight-up is 77%.

Clemson Tigers

The Clemson Tigers basketball team had a rough start to the 2024 season, losing their first three games to conference rivals. However, they have recently improved, winning two out of their last three games. The team is led by PJ Hall, who averages 19.7 points per game. According to KenPom, Clemson's offense is ranked as the 13th-best in the nation. They score an average of 80.7 points per game, despite playing at a slower tempo. The team has a shooting percentage of 48.1% from the floor, 36.0% from three-point range, and 77.1% at the free throw line. They also excel in offensive rebounds, averaging 10.3 per game, and have a relatively low turnover rate of 10.4 per game. On the defensive end, Clemson allows opponents to score an average of 73.1 points per game. They struggle to defend against three-point shots, allowing a 34.6% success rate. Opponents shoot 42.7% from the field against Clemson and average 18.7 free throw attempts per game. Despite these defensive challenges, Clemson has a positive rebounding differential of +5.6 but slightly more turnovers than their opponents. In their most recent game, they were able to hold their opponent to under 70 points for the first time on the road. The team's power ranking is 209, with an offensive ranking of 47 and a defensive ranking of 224. They have a season record of 13-5 and a 10-8 against the spread record. Offensively, the Tigers have strong shooting percentages of 48.13% from the field and 77.12% from the free-throw line. They also make 36.00% of their three-pointers. Additionally, the team averages 37.94 rebounds per game, 15.83 offensive assists, and 10.44 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, Clemson allows opponents to shoot 42.68% from the field and 72.92% from the free-throw line. They also allow opponents to make 34.61% of their three-pointers. Defensively, the team averages 32.28 defensive rebounds, 11.67 defensive assists, and 9.67 turnovers per game. Overall, there are positive aspects to Clemson's offensive production, but challenges on the defensive end that the