The Clemson Tigers (5-3, 0-1 ACC) will be at the Donald L. Tucker Center to clash with the 17th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (7-2, 0-1 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Clemson Tigers at Florida State Seminoles ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Seminoles were beaten by the Indiana Hoosiers, 80-64, while the Tigers lost big to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 78-60.
Clemson did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (12-17; 70.6 percent) while Florida State forced Indiana into a turnover percentage of 22.6 (above their season average of 15.7). Trent Forrest played a key role for Florida State with 13 points. Meanwhile, Clemson was lifted by Hunter Tyson, who finished with 12 points and five rebounds.
The Seminoles dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Florida State won 77-64. The Seminoles’ 29.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Tigers, who had a rate of 19.5.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the country’s top rebounding teams battle. Since the 2018-19 season, the Seminoles rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.7 percent), while Clemson ranks 46th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
Clemson Tigers at Florida State Seminoles Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Clemson averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. Florida State ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Seminoles rank 54th in steals per game (7.7) while the Tigers rank 81st in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- Florida State is 11th in the country with 9.6 assists allowed per game while Clemson is 23rd with 10.2 assists allowed per game.