Clemson (6-1) vs Florida A&M (1-4)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Littlejohn Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Clemson -31.5 / Florida A&M +31.5 --- Over/Under: 139 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Florida A&M Rattlers are visiting the Clemson Tigers on Friday, November 29th at the Littlejohn Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Florida A&M Rattlers vs Clemson Tigers Prediction.
Clemson Tigers Preview
The Clemson Tigers have a 6-1 record this season and are coming off a 75-67 win over Penn State. The Tigers are 4-3 against the spread, and 3-4 in over/under while having a 4-0 home record.
Offensively, Clemson is averaging 78.4 points per game, which ranks 156th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 63.6 points per game (46th). The Tigers shoot 47.3% from the field (108th) and 40.4% from beyond the arc (20th). The Tigers shoot 71.2% from the free throw line (170th) and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game (170th).
Chase Hunter leads Clemson in scoring this season, with an average of 16.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Ian Schieffelin adds 13.6 points and a team-high 11.1 rebounds. Clemson will face Kentucky following this game.
Florida A&M Rattlers Preview
The Florida A&M Rattlers have a 1-4 record this season and are coming off a 110-68 win over Trinity Baptist. The Rattlers are 3-1 against the spread, and 2-2 in over/under while having a 0-4 road record.
Offensively, Florida A&M is averaging 71 points per game, which ranks 277th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 88.6 points per game (361st). The Rattlers shoot 40.1% from the field (331st) and 31.5% from beyond the arc (257th). The Rattlers shoot 67.3% from the free-throw line (269th) and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game (180th).
Sterling Young leads Florida A&M in scoring this season, with an average of 13 points, while Milton Matthews adds 11 points per game. Florida A&M will meet Presbyterian, Utah, and BYU after this one.
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Florida A&M has lost each of its last 10 road games.
- Clemson has won each of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Littlejohn Coliseum.
- Florida A&M has lost the first half in 23 of its last 24 games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Clemson's last seven Friday night games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 142+ points.
- Four of Florida A&M's last five night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Clemson ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.1%).
- Clemson ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.0).
- Florida A&M ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (2.12).
- Florida A&M ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (69.6).
Florida A&M Rattlers vs Clemson Tigers Prediction
Clemson has won both previous meetings against Florida A&M, covering the spread in both. In this Florida A&M Rattlers vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, Clemson is coming as a -31.5 home favorite. Clemson has been very good this season, as they boast a top-50 defense, which allows them to win by an average of 14.8 points per game. The Tigers also have the 20th-best 3-point percentages in the nation, while on the other hand, Florida A&M has the fourth-worst defense in the nation, and is bottom-35 in field goal percentage and bottom-100 in 3-point percentage. Florida A&M is losing by an average of 17.6 points per game this season, so the value here lies with the home team. Take the Clemson Tigers and lay the points at home.
Nikos’s Pick Clemson Tigers -31.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
