Louisville Cardinals vs Clemson Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this content, two rival teams are preparing to face off in the Palmetto State. Louisville will be away as they travel south to take on Clemson on Tuesday night. Louisville suffered a 69-52 defeat against Virginia in their previous game, failing to cover the nine-point underdog line. On the other hand, Clemson was narrowly defeated 72-71 by #12 Duke in their last match, but they managed to cover the 7.5-point underdog line. In the historical series between the two teams, Louisville holds a 9-5 advantage, with their most recent matchup result being an 83-73 home victory for Louisville on February 18, 2023. Currently, Clemson is the favored team according to the betting lines, opening at -16.5 and currently standing at -15.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cardinals +893 | Tigers -1,700

Spread: Cardinals +15.5 (-110) | Tigers -15.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Clemson will win straight-up is 94%.

Louisville Cardinals

Louisville suffered their fifth consecutive loss and eighth in their last nine games after being defeated by Virginia on Saturday. With a current record of 6-14 overall, the Cardinals are currently ranked last in the ACC with a 1-8 conference mark this season. In their game against Virginia, Louisville found themselves trailing 11-0 within the first five minutes and were unable to make a comeback. By halftime, they were down 41-13 and faced a deficit of up to 30 points in the second half, ultimately losing the game. In terms of statistics, Louisville shot 35.7% from the field, with three successful three-pointers out of 11 attempts, while also turning the ball over 18 times. Tre White led the team with 10 points. Overall, Louisville ranks 247th in scoring offense, averaging 71.9 points per game, and 250th in rebounding with 34.7 per game. They also rank 331st in Division I for assists, averaging 11.1 per game. Defensively, they are ranked 319th in scoring defense, allowing an average of 77.7 points per game. Skye Clark is their second-leading scorer with an average of 13.2 points per game, followed by Tre White, Mike James, and JJ Traynor as good secondary offensive options. Traynor is currently out for the season due to a shoulder injury, while Evans and Miller have also been dealing with injuries. Louisville shoots 43.4% from the field as a team, with a 32% success rate from beyond the arc. They have been performing well at the free-throw line, with a 73.8% conversion rate. In terms of power rankings, Louisville ranks 353rd and is ranked 228th in offense, scoring an average of 72.89 points per game. Their defense ranks 325th, allowing an average of 78.11 points to be scored against them per game. So far this season, they have a record of 6-14 and are 7-10-3 against the spread. Clutch find by @skyyclark and @RealGupaveli puts it away ‼️ Watch: https://t.co/VKEqyGapnG #GoCards pic.twitter.com/ln7Kf9RwsZ