The No. 16 Clemson Tigers (4-0) clash with the Georgia Bulldogs (3-1) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Free Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they topped the Akron Zips, 72-69. The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9, had a superb mark of 31.3, while the Zips had a free throw rate of 0.226 (below their season average of 0.282). Clemson received a boost from Shelton Mitchell, who was the team’s high scorer with 22 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
The Bulldogs were victorious over the Illinois State Redbirds in their last game, 80-68. The Bulldogs knocked down 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 32.7). With 22 points and 11 rebounds, Nicolas Claxton played well for Georgia.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Georgia ranks 319th in possessions per game (66.6) and Clemson is 287th (67.5) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Also, the Tigers’ 31st-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.471) will face off against the Bulldogs’ 303rd-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.484).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia ranks 12th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Clemson ranks 154th (35.9).
The Tigers rank 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Bulldogs rank 276th (19.0).
Georgia ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.9) while Clemson ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
The Tigers rank 188th in steals per game (5.8) while the Bulldogs rank 286th (4.1).
Georgia is 18th in the NCAA with 10.7 assists allowed per game while Clemson is 34th with 11.2 assists allowed per game.
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