The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1) travel to No. 16 Clemson to play the Tigers (5-1) in a game that has the potential to be low-scoring. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Clemson Tigers ATS Prediction
The Cornhuskers will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Western Illinois Leathernecks in their last outing, 73-49. The Cornhuskers had a much better free throw rate (0.175 vs. 0.065) and held the Leathernecks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 25.7). Nebraska was lifted by Glynn Watson Jr., who was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
In the Tigers’ previous matchup, they fell to the Creighton Bluejays, 87-82. Getting to the free throw line was one of Creighton’s biggest advantages. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Clemson had 22. With 27 points on 11-for-22 shooting, Marcquise Reed led Clemson in scoring.
Points could be at a premium in this contest between a pair of the country’s top defenses. Clemson ranks 29th in defensive efficiency (97.3) and Nebraska is 22nd (96.4) since the 2017-18 season.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Clemson Tigers ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Nebraska, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Clemson ranks 66th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while Nebraska ranks 280th (37.8).
The Cornhuskers rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while the Tigers rank 177th (22.0).
Nebraska averages 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks sixth in the NCAA. Clemson ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Cornhuskers rank 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Tigers rank 83rd (5.7).
Clemson allows the 36th-fewest assists per game (11.2) while Nebraska ranks 48th (11.5).
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