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Game time: January 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: KFC Yum! Center — Louisville, KY

Article updated Jan 7, 12:01 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The ACC basketball season kicks off with a highly anticipated matchup between Clemson and Louisville, two top contenders in the conference. Clemson, with a record of 12-3 and

Game outlook

The ACC basketball season kicks off with a highly anticipated matchup between Clemson and Louisville, two top contenders in the conference. Clemson, with a record of 12-3 and 4-0 in the ACC, will face off against Louisville, who boasts a 10-5 record with a 3-1 ACC record. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with Clemson defeating California and Louisville securing a victory over Virginia. The game is set to tip off at 7:00 EST at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville and will be televised on ESPNU. Louisville is currently favored by 4 points in the betting lines.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +138 | Cardinals -170

Spread: Tigers +4 (-110) | Cardinals -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisville will win straight-up is 63%.

Clemson Tigers

The Clemson Tigers currently hold a 4-0 record in ACC play, sitting at the top of the standings alongside Duke and Pittsburgh as the only undefeated teams. Ian Schieffelin leads the team with 21 points and 7 rebounds in their latest victory, and ranks 9th in the nation for rebounding. Chase Hunter is the leading scorer with 17.3 PPG, while Viktor Lakhin adds 10.7 PPG. Clemson is ranked 32nd overall and plays a slow-paced game, ranking 37th in offensive efficiency and 33rd in defensive efficiency. Offensively, the Tigers shoot 45.45% from the field and 37.50% from three-point range, while defensively allowing opponents to shoot 43.07% from the field. Clemson averages 36.07 rebounds per game and 14.36 assists. To capitalize on their success, selecting reputable NCAAB cappers is recommended.

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Louisville Cardinals Analysis

The Louisville Cardinals are heading into a key ACC matchup on a four-game winning streak, including impressive victories over North Carolina and Florida State. Led by top scorer Chucky Hepburn, the team has shown significant improvement from last season. Although the team plays at a faster pace than Clemson, they rank lower in offensive and defensive efficiency. Louisville's offensive stats show they struggle with three-point shooting but excel in rebounding. On defense, they allow a high percentage of field goals and three-pointers. In their upcoming game against Clemson, the Cardinals will need to continue their strong offensive performance while tightening up their defense to secure a win. If you're interested in betting on the game, consider checking out the best sports betting promos.

Clemson Faces Tough Challenge Against Louisville in Key Conference Matchup

Clemson faces a significant challenge as they take on Louisville in what is set to be their most challenging conference game yet. Clemson, currently sitting at 4-0 in league play, has secured victories against teams that have not proven themselves as top contenders in the ACC. However, their upcoming game against Louisville on the road is expected to be a tough matchup for Clemson. Louisville boasts top scorers who excel with their perimeter shooting, while Clemson relies more on their post players. Louisville, coming off recent wins against UNC and Virginia, is in a strong position to continue their success, especially at home. In this game, Louisville is favored to cover the spread.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Tigers vs Cardinals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Tigers vs Cardinals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Clemson Tigers+138 → +138Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Louisville Cardinals-170 → -164Moved
  • Spread · Clemson Tigers+4 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Louisville Cardinals-4 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Clemson Tigers
24-11 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Louisville Cardinals
23-10 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-07T05:01:07.062Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-30Louisville Cardinals 64 · Clemson Tigers 70
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Louisville Cardinals defeated Clemson Tigers 74-64

Louisville Cardinals defeated Clemson Tigers 74-64 on January 7, 2025, a 10-point decision in the series. Louisville Cardinals' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 42-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Clemson Tigers +3.5 (-110) spread, Louisville Cardinals covered, while the 138 combined points finished under the recorded total of 146.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • EljefeTotal · Under 147 (-110)Win
  • MoneymouthSpread · Louisville Cardinals -3.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Clemson Tigers +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 145.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Clemson Tigers +3.5 (-110)Loss