Offense meets defense when the North Carolina State Wolfpack (10-3) visit Clemson to take on the Tigers (11-1). The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Tigers Free Prediction
In the Wolfpack’s last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Jacksonville Dolphins, 116-64. The Wolfpack forced 19 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 54.3 (above their season average of 36.4). With 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Allerik Freeman was the top scorer from either team.
The Tigers dismantled the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in their last outing, 89-60. Clemson made 11 of their 24 three pointers (45.8 percent). Louisiana, meanwhile, was 6-23 (26.1 percent). Donte Grantham was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s premier offenses battle. Clemson ranks 53rd with 114.3 points per 100 possessions and North Carolina State is 25th (118.2). Moreover, the Wolfpack, who rank 13th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.7 percent), will battle against the Tigers, who rank 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent).
After the Tigers won both contests against the Wolfpack last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Clemson won 75-61. The Tigers had a much better turnover percentage (10.8 vs. 19.6) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 vs. 30.6).
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Clemson Tigers Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Clemson ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while North Carolina State ranks 123rd (34.6).
The Tigers rank 21st in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Wolfpack rank 103rd (6.5).
Clemson ranks 12th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while North Carolina State ranks 85th (12.4).
The Tigers rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Wolfpack rank 79th (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Wolfpack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 22.0, up from 16.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.6 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
