Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes cheers on his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
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  • Wake Forest (15-14) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Clemson (17-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Clemson / Wake Forest TV channel: ACCN

The Clemson Tigers (17-12) visit LJVM Coliseum to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (15-14) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Winston-Salem, NC.

Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Clemson vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Clemson vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Clemson+3.5 -110O 150.5 -115+140
Wake Forest -3.5 -110U 150.5 -105-165

Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Clemson vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Clemson will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Clemson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+6.65 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+2.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.50 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.75 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.55 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.40 Units / 22% ROI)

Clemson Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Clemson has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 11.53% ROI).

  • 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 1.15% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.65 Units / 1.97% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.89% ROI

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 15-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.45 Units / -4.39% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -15.29% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Over for +5.8 Units / 17.47% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Under for -8.7 Units / -26.52% ROI

Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends:

Clemson is shooting 78% from the free throw line (769/983) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Clemson has averaged 1.32 points per shot (1,745 points/1,321 shots) this season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Clemson has an eFG% of 54% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Clemson has averaged 1.32 points per shot (4,285 points/3,243 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest is shooting 40% from three (288/725) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wake Forest has averaged 1.30 points per shot (879 points/676 shots) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.16

Wake Forest is shooting 80% from the free throw line (349/437) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Wake Forest has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,844 points/1,373 shots) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Clemson Defensive Stats & Trends:

Clemson has averaged 5.0 steals per game (278 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Clemson has averaged 4.7 steals per game (103 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Clemson has averaged 5.0 steals per game (278 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Clemson has averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,561 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (612 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Wake Forest has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,472 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Wake Forest has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (283/686) in the second half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%


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