SMU vs Clemson Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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.
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  • Clemson is a -4.5 point favorite vs SMU
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • SMU / Clemson TV channel: ESPNU

The SMU Mustangs visit Littlejohn Coliseum to take on the Clemson Tigers on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Clemson, SC.

Clemson is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The SMU vs. Clemson Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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SMU vs. Clemson Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SMU vs Clemson Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Clemson will win this college basketball game with 64.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

SMU vs Clemson Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Clemson will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+9.65 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+4.55 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 34 games (+11.50 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.75 Units / -4.82% ROI).

  • 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +10 Units / 1.17% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI

Clemson Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Clemson has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI).

  • 12-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.85 Units / 0.39% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU averaged 14.2 offensive rebounds per game (456 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

SMU has averaged 91.5 points per game (1,281 points/14 games) this season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 77.4

SMU has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (888 assists/ 557 TOs) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.4

SMU has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (1,077 rebounds/81 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has averaged 9.1 steals per game (447 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

SMU allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (2,171 points/1,857 shots) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

SMU has forced 14.0 turnovers per game (688 turnovers/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 12.4

SMU allowed opponents to shoot 41% (762/1,857) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU averaged 14.2 offensive rebounds per game (456 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

SMU has averaged 91.5 points per game (1,281 points/14 games) this season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 77.4

SMU has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (888 assists/ 557 TOs) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.4

SMU has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (1,077 rebounds/81 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Clemson Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has averaged 9.1 steals per game (447 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

SMU allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (2,171 points/1,857 shots) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

SMU has forced 14.0 turnovers per game (688 turnovers/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 12.4

SMU allowed opponents to shoot 41% (762/1,857) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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