The Syracuse Orange (13-7, 6-3 ACC) visit Littlejohn Coliseum to challenge the Clemson Tigers (10-9, 4-5 ACC). The Orange look to continue their five-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Syracuse Orange at Clemson Tigers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers lost big to the sixth-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 80-62, while the Orange defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers, 69-61.
Syracuse played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (below their season average of 29.1) and a free throw rate of 0.291 (above their season average of 0.235). Pittsburgh recorded marks of 21.6 and 0.259, respectively, for those same stats. Clemson, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 15.9). Clemson received a boost from Clyde Trapp, who recorded 11 points. Meanwhile, Marek Dolezaj had a solid performance for Syracuse, putting up 17 points and seven rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Tigers won 67-55. Clemson out-rebounded Syracuse. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 24) and total rebounds (45 vs. 30). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Clemson currently ranks 253rd in possessions per game (68.3) and Syracuse is 296th (67.0).
Syracuse Orange vs. Clemson Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Clemson ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Syracuse ranks 284th in three pointers allowed per game (29.6).
- The Orange rank 124th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Tigers rank 146th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- Clemson is 28th in the NCAA with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Syracuse is 36th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- The Tigers rank 89th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while the Orange rank 244th (16.9).
- Syracuse averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 85th in the nation. Clemson ranks 117th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Clemson has defeated opponents by an average of 3.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
