Wake Forest vs Clemson Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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 -8.5 point favorite vs Wake Forest
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Wake Forest / Clemson TV channel: ESPN

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit Littlejohn Coliseum to take on the Clemson Tigers on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Clemson, SC.

Clemson is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Wake Forest vs. Clemson Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+8.5 -110O 134.5 -115+333
Clemson -8.5 -110U 134.5 -105-450

Wake Forest vs Clemson Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Clemson will win this college basketball game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wake Forest vs Clemson Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Clemson will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+1.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 38 games (+6.73 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 38 games (+5.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.11 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 38 games (+1.30 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 38 games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 3-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 1.94% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI

Clemson Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Clemson has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 1.36% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.58% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -5.26% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has averaged 68.0 points per game (816 points/12 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 79.6

Wake Forest is shooting 27% from three (77/289) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Wake Forest is shooting 27% from three (77/289) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest is shooting 42% (286/676) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 47%

Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends:

Clemson has averaged 12.1 offensive rebounds per game (145 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Clemson is shooting 78% from the free throw line (101/130) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Clemson averaged 10.0 turnovers per game (339 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has 294 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among ACC Teams

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (266/693) this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Wake Forest has 92 steals this season — 3rd most among ACC Teams

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (128/344) in the second half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

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

Clemson has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (22/87) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%


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