The Clemson Tigers (10-4, 0-1 ACC) will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak against the No. 25 Syracuse Orange (10-4, 1-0 ACC) at Carrier Dome. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Clemson Tigers at Syracuse Orange Free Prediction
The Tigers will be hoping for a similar outcome after thoroughly outplaying the Citadel Bulldogs in their last contest, 100-80. The Tigers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.4 vs. 8.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.648 vs. 0.534). With 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Marcquise Reed was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Orange were in action, they had no trouble getting past the Eastern Washington Eagles, 66-34. The Orange had a much better free throw rate (0.242 vs. 0.034) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 23.3). Oshae Brissett was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Clemson. Clemson ranks 284th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent), while the gambling defense of Syracuse forces the 23rd-most turnovers in the country (23.9 percent).
Shelton Mitchell has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Clemson.
After the Orange won the sole game against the Tigers last season, 55-52, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Orange had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 18.7) and had a better free throw rate (0.321 vs. 0.244).
Clemson Tigers vs. Syracuse Orange Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Clemson ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while Syracuse ranks 158th (36.0).
The Tigers rank 19th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Orange rank 158th (14.1).
Clemson ranks 111th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9) while Syracuse ranks 244th (27.1).
The Orange rank 29th in steals per game (8.4) while the Tigers rank 112th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Clemson ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Syracuse ranks 63rd (2.9).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 7.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
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