The Clemson Tigers (6-3) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head against the Radford Highlanders (6-3) at Littlejohn Coliseum. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Radford Highlanders vs. Clemson Tigers Free Prediction
The last time the Highlanders played, they blew out the Davis & Elkins Senators, 91-57. The Highlanders had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.678 vs. 0.410) and had a better free throw rate (0.186 vs. 0.115). Radford was led by Ed Polite Jr., who recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Tigers won big over 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). Marcquise Reed was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for Clemson in this matchup. The Tigers rank 212th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.4 percent), while Radford ranks 55th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.8 percent) since last season. Additionally, the Highlanders rank 330th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.212), while the Tigers rank 43rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.190).
Radford at Clemson ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Clemson ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while Radford ranks 110th (32.0).
The Highlanders average 22.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 147th in the country. The Tigers rank 192nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.2).
Radford allows the 11th-fewest steals per game (5.3) while Clemson ranks 41st (5.6).
The Tigers rank 35th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Highlanders rank 62nd (11.5).
Clemson allows the 25th-fewest blocks per game (3.4) while Radford ranks 37th (3.2).
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