California vs Clemson Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

BetMGM Betting Jan 04, 2025, 10:21 AM

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Clemson head coach Brad Brownell directs his team against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Clemson is a -14.5 point favorite vs California
Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
California / Clemson TV channel: ESPN2

The California Golden Bears visit Littlejohn Coliseum to take on the Clemson Tigers on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Clemson, SC.

Clemson is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The California vs. Clemson Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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California vs. Clemson Odds, Spread, Over/Under

	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
California	+14.5 -110	O 147.5 -105	+800
Clemson	-14.5 -110	U 147.5 -115	-1400

California vs Clemson Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Clemson will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

California vs Clemson Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.

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California Basketball Best Bets Today:

California has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 25% ROI)
California has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+5.40 Units / 5% ROI)
California has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
California has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 away games (+3.75 Units / 27% ROI)
California have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)

Clemson Basketball Best Bets Today:

Clemson has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.05 Units / 17% ROI)
Clemson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 37 games (+5.73 Units / 1% ROI)
Clemson has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.06 Units / 17% ROI)
Clemson have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 37 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
Clemson has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 3.77% ROI).

7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units / 1.71% ROI
9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI

Clemson Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Clemson has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI).

11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.3 Units / 1.93% ROI
8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.15% ROI
6-8 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -18.71% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (140 assists/ 173 TOs) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

California has averaged 10.8 assists per game (140 assists/13 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.5

California has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (173 turnovers/13 games) this season — 5th highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (140 assists/ 173 TOs) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends:

Clemson had an eFG% of 54% last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Clemson is shooting 78% from the free throw line (667/857) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Clemson has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (274 assists/ 196 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Clemson is shooting 38% from three (126/336) this season — 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

California has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (226/509) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

California allowed 76.8 points per game (2,303 points/30 games) last season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

California forced 10.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Clemson Defensive Stats & Trends:

Clemson averaged 4.6 steals per game (156 steals/34 games) last season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Clemson averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (933 rebounds/34 games) last season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Clemson averaged 4.6 steals per game (156 steals/34 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Clemson has averaged 5.6 steals per game (270 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8