The Clemson Tigers (10-5, 0-2 ACC) will have their hands full against the country’s top scoring defense when they challenge the fourth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers (14-0, 2-0 ACC) at Littlejohn Coliseum. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers lost to the 25th-ranked Syracuse Orange, 61-53, while the Cavaliers dismantled the Boston College Eagles, 83-56.
Virginia played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 34.8 (above their season average of 30.9) and a free throw rate of 0.164 (below their season average of 0.276). For those same stats, Boston College was 15.4 and 0.088, respectively. Clemson, meanwhile, held Syracuse to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below their season average of 31.4). Clemson was lifted by Marcquise Reed, who put up 16 points and six rebounds. Mamadi Diakite, meanwhile had a good game for Virginia, finishing with 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Cavaliers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Virginia won 64-58. The Cavaliers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Tigers. Virginia had a rate of 11.2, while Clemson posted a mark of 18.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offense of Clemson will clash against the top-notch defense of Virginia. The Tigers currently rank 173rd in offensive efficiency, while the Cavaliers are second in defensive efficiency. The Cavaliers should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Virginia Cavaliers at Clemson Tigers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Virginia ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Clemson ranks 107th (6.5).
- The Cavaliers allow the fifth-fewest rebounds per game (28.7) while the Tigers rank 15th (30.5).
- Clemson ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Virginia ranks 45th (2.7).
- The Cavaliers rank 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Tigers rank 117th (22.1).
- Virginia ranks first in assists allowed per game (7.9) while Clemson ranks 24th (10.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
- The Cavaliers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 25.0, up from 22.8 for the season.
