- Clemson is predicted to be a -7.5-point favorite against McNeese State.
- McNeese State has lost each of its last 15 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- One NCAAB betting system predicts the Clemson Tigers cover the spread.
After seeing a nine-game winning streak end, Clemson looks to start a new run with a round of 64 matchup against McNeese State.
Clemson is 9-1 SU in their last 10, with a loss to Louisville the lone blemish. Driving Clemson’s success this year is their defense, which sits 26th nationally in points allowed per game.
McNeese State earned an automatic bid as victors of the Southland Conference. Head coach Will Wade’s side enters this first-round matchup amidst an 11-game winning streak.
Bet on Clemson vs. McNeese State and other March Madness matchups with up-to-date college basketball odds.
Clemson vs. McNeese State Odds, March Madness
- Clemson Moneyline: -350
- McNeese State Moneyline: +275
- Game Spread: Clemson -7.5 (-110), McNeese State +7.5 (-110)
- Game Over/Under: 134.5 Points (-110/-110)
Clemson vs. McNeese State Prediction
Based on one historically profitable NCAAB betting system, the Clemson vs. McNeese State prediction for Thursday’s game is the Clemson Spread (-7.5, -110).
It’s a lofty number on the Tigers, but history likes Clemson to cover due to their strong free throw record.
Clemson shoots 77.6% from the charity stripe this season, which triggers a historically profitable system in their favor.
Since 2006, teams between -20 and +2 are 49-16-1 ATS, assuming their free throw percentage falls between 77.2% and 85%.
Shrink the sample down to favorites between -8.5 and -1.5, the team improves to 36-11 ATS, including 16-7 between -8.5 and -5.
One more element to consider: this system improves drastically when the opponent owns a strong free throw record.
In games where the opponent’s percentage falls between 74% and 79.6%, the aforementioned short dog or favorite is 18-2-1 ATS.
Given the history, consider the Tigers to end McNeese’s winning streak and reach the round of 32.
Clemson vs. McNeese State: NCAAB Public Betting
| Team | Bets% (ATS) | Money% (ATS) | Bets% (ML) | Bets% (ML) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese State | 62% | 61% | 91% | 90% |
| Clemson | 38% | 39% | 9% | 10% |
