Clemson Tigers vs Syracuse Orange Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming ACC basketball game between Clemson and Syracuse will take place on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome. With a tip-off scheduled for noon ET, both teams will
Game outlook
The upcoming ACC basketball game between Clemson and Syracuse will take place on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome. With a tip-off scheduled for noon ET, both teams will compete for victory in their conference matchup. Clemson, currently holding a 15-7 SU record, 12-10 ATS record, and 14-8 O/U record, recently defeated North Carolina with a score of 80-76. The Tigers have been performing fairly well on the road with a 4-4 SU record and 6-2 ATS record. In ACC play, they hold a 5-6 record this season. Syracuse, on the other hand, holds a 15-8 SU record, 9-14 ATS record, and 12-10-1 O/U record. Their most recent victory came against Louisville, with a score of 94-92. At home, Syracuse holds an 11-1 SU record and a 5-7 ATS record. In ACC play, they currently maintain a 6-6 record. Currently, Clemson is the betting favorite, with the opening line at -2.5 and the current line at Clemson -4.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tigers -180 | Orange +150
Spread: Tigers -4.5 (-110) | Orange +4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Clemson will win straight-up is 64%.
Clemson Tigers
Clemson's basketball team has been performing moderately well this season. They score an average of 79.0 points per game, ranking 62nd in the country. Their shooting percentages are also decent, with a 46.5 percent success rate on field goals (78th) and a 35.2 percent success rate on three-pointers (121st). They have been particularly successful at free throws, converting 78.1 percent of their attempts (11th). In terms of other statistics, the Tigers average 35.1 rebounds (69th), 15.2 assists (55th), and 10.0 turnovers (36th) per game. Defensively, Clemson allows an average of 72.4 points per game (205th) on 42.0 percent shooting (95th) and 33.9 percent from beyond the arc (228th). They secure 30.5 rebounds per game (117th) and perform decently with 4.3 blocks (70th) and 4.6 steals (341st) per game. They commit an average of 16.4 fouls per game (125th). KenPom ranks Clemson as the 33rd best team in the country. In terms of efficiency, they are ranked 18th in offense, 76th in defense, and 238th in tempo. Overall, Clemson has had some success in their season so far. "Expect to win." pic.twitter.com/1ukEE9epbM