The No. 22 Clemson Tigers and Citadel Bulldogs get their seasons going at Littlejohn Coliseum. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Clemson opened as a 25-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 159.5 points.
Citadel Bulldogs vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Prediction
Last season, Clemson went 23-9 in the regular season, which earned them a five seed in the tournament. They reached the Sweet 16, where the Kansas Jayhawks defeated them. Meanwhile, Citadel was unable make the tournament following an 11-21 regular season.
Clemson appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Tigers ranked 97th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs ranked 314th in defensive efficiency last season. This contest should be a battle of opposite tempos. The fast-breaking Bulldogs ranked second in possessions per game, while the more methodical Tigers ranked 276th.
The Bulldogs were 11-21 straight up (SU) and 14-10 against the spread (ATS) last season. Of Citadel’s 24 games that accepted bets last year, 15 finished under the O/U total.
The Tigers, on the other hand, were 23-9 SU and 14-17 ATS last season. Contrary to Citadel, Clemson games went over the O/U total 51.6 percent of the time.
Citadel Bulldogs at Clemson Tigers Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Clemson ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Citadel ranks 309th (19.3).
The Tigers rank 93rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Bulldogs rank 316th (43.2).
Clemson ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.8) while Citadel ranks 220th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
The Bulldogs rank fourth in steals per game (9.4) while the Tigers rank 180th (5.7).
Clemson ranks 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while Citadel ranks 308th in three pointers allowed per game (28.5).
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