Clemson Tigers Face Memphis Tigers in High-stakes Non-Conference Matchup
On Saturday afternoon #13 Clemson Tigers (9-0, 5-4 ATS) will face the Memphis Tigers (7-2, 5-4 ATS) in a non-conference matchup at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon #13 Clemson Tigers (9-0, 5-4 ATS) will face the Memphis Tigers (7-2, 5-4 ATS) in a non-conference matchup at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Clemson is coming off a 74-66 victory over TCU at a neutral site and Memphis recently won 81-75 over #21 Texas A&M as 8-point underdogs. This will be the first matchup between the two teams since last season. Both teams stand at 5-4 ATS.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tigers +112 | Tigers -136
Spread: Tigers +2.5 (-110) | Tigers -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 58%.
Clemson Tigers
Clemson is one of only seven teams in all of college basketball undefeated, having overcome difficult competition. The Tigers are powered by 6'10 Center PJ Hall who averages 20.1 PPG and 7.6 RPG, and Syracuse transfer Joe Girard III who leads the team in three pointers and is averaging 15.1 PPG. 6'4 Chase Hunter provides 10.4 PPG and a team high of 3.6 APG, while 6'8 junior Ian Schieffelin averages 9.6 RPG. Clemson ranks 25th overall in KenPom and 13th in the AP Poll with an offensive efficiency of 37, an offense ranked #109 and defense #102 in scoring, offense #81 and #107 for field goals and free throws made respectively, and #20 for three pointers made, #106 for rebounds taken and #46 for turnovers committed.