The No. 19 Clemson Tigers (3-0) challenge the Akron Zips (3-0) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Akron Zips vs. Clemson Tigers ATS Prediction
The Zips come in on a high note after blowing out the Chicago State Cougars in their last matchup, 87-46. The Zips had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.632 vs. 0.330) and had a much better free throw rate (0.377 vs. 0.208). Jimond Ivey was a key piece for Akron with 12 points and six rebounds.
In Clemson’s previous outing, they beat the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 74-59. The Tigers had a much better free throw rate (0.265 vs. 0.111) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.622 vs. 0.413). Marcquise Reed was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting from the field.
Clemson should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Tigers rank 86th in offensive efficiency, while the Zips rank 255th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Clemson ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.9) while Akron ranks 226th (2.7).
The Zips average 26.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. The Tigers rank 156th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Clemson ranks 35th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Akron ranks 127th (13.0).
The Tigers rank 154th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Zips rank 237th (34.0).
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