Syracuse vs Clemson Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 5

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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 (16-12) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Syracuse (13-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Syracuse / Clemson TV channel: ESPN2

The Syracuse Orange (13-17) visit Littlejohn Coliseum to take on the Clemson Tigers (16-12) on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Clemson, SC.

Clemson is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Syracuse vs. Clemson Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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Syracuse vs. Clemson Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Syracuse+9.5 -110O 153.5 -115+350
Clemson -9.5 -110U 153.5 -105-450

Syracuse vs Clemson Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Clemson will win this college basketball game with 82.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Syracuse vs Clemson Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Clemson will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+10.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+4.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+5.65 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Clemson has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Clemson have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 11-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.8 Units / -27.63% ROI).

  • 18-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +11 Units / 13.71% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.75 Units / 5.49% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -14.4% ROI

Clemson Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Clemson has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 8.79% ROI).

  • 18-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.2 Units / 0.2% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.35 Units / -1.1% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.82% ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 40% (281/700) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Syracuse has averaged 42.0 points per game (965 points/23 games) in the second half this season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 39.6

Syracuse is shooting 30% from three (79/260) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse is shooting 33% from three (161/496) this season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/16 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (350 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Syracuse has averaged 9.3 steals per game (215 steals/23 games) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

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


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