The Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-4) will be at home in Williams Arena when they go head-to-head with the Clemson Tigers (5-2). The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Clemson Tigers at Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Golden Gophers fell to the DePaul Blue Demons, 73-68, while the Tigers were defeated by the 21st-ranked Colorado Buffaloes, 71-67.
Clemson made eight of their 21 three pointers (38.1 percent) while Minnesota had a free throw rate of 0.311 (above their season average of 0.121). Minnesota rallied around Daniel Oturu, who put up 19 points and 18 rebounds. Aamir Simms had a solid performance for Clemson, finishing with 23 points and seven rebounds.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Minnesota ranks 267th in possessions per game (67.7) and Clemson is 272nd (67.5) dating back to the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the Tigers could have their way on the defensive side of the ball. They rank 43rd in the country with an opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.471, while the offense of the Golden Gophers ranks 278th in effective field goal percentage (0.486).
Clemson Tigers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Clemson ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Minnesota ranks 244th (4.2).
- The Golden Gophers rank 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Tigers rank 161st (22.2).
- Clemson ranks 167th in rebounds per game (35.4) while Minnesota ranks 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- The Tigers rank 92nd in steals per game (7.0) while the Golden Gophers rank 268th (5.1).
- Minnesota ranks 54th in assists per game (14.8) while Clemson ranks 230th (12.5).