The Sam Houston State Bearkats (2-1) travel to No. 19 Clemson to play the Tigers (2-0) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Clemson Tigers Free Prediction
The Bearkats are trying to rebound after their 76-69 loss to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in their last outing. Louisiana Tech won the rebounding battle. The Bulldogs had 14 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Bearkats had eight and 29, respectively. Cameron Delaney was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
In the Tigers’ previous game, they dismantled the North Carolina Central Eagles, 71-51. The Tigers had a much better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 24.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.560 vs. 0.364). With 14 points, Clemson’s Aamir Simms put together a good game.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this matchup between two of the NCAA’s best defenses. Clemson ranks 30th in defensive efficiency (97.5) and Sam Houston State is 52nd (98.8) since the 2017-18 season.
Sam Houston State vs. Clemson Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Clemson ranks 21st in blocks per game (4.9) while Sam Houston State ranks 260th (1.8).
The Tigers rank 135th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Bearkats rank 270th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
Sam Houston State ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Clemson ranks 143rd (35.8).
The Tigers rank 30th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Bearkats rank 112th (12.9).
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