Clemson vs South Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

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  • Clemson is a -2.5 point favorite vs South Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Clemson / South Carolina TV channel: SECN

The Clemson Tigers visit Colonial Life Arena to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Columbia, SC.

Clemson is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Clemson vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Clemson vs. South Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Clemson-2.5 -110O 133.5 -110-145
South Carolina +2.5 -110U 133.5 -110+120

Clemson vs South Carolina 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.

Clemson vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Clemson will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Clemson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 games (+7.93 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+4.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+3.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.08 Units / 8% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+3.00 Units / 1% ROI)

Clemson Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Clemson has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.55 Units / 1.76% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.33% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 3.28% ROI

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -12 Units / -6.9% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -5.41% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.59% ROI

Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends:

Clemson averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,640 points/2,005 shots) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Clemson had a TS% of 51% last season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Clemson shot 78% from the free throw line (465/598) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

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

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (503 assists/ 335 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Carolina averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (335 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

South Carolina shot 69% from the free throw line (270/390) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 74%

South Carolina shot 43% (412/952) in the second half last season — tied for 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Clemson Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina averaged 4.7 steals per game (160 steals/34 games) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

South Carolina forced 9.6 turnovers per game (328 turnovers/34 games) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 11.8

South Carolina forced 9.6 turnovers per game (328 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

South Carolina allowed 35.9 points per game (1,186 points/33 games) in the second half last season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 39.1


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