Clemson (12-4) vs Florida State (11-4)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Littlejohn Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Clemson -10.5 -- Over/Under: 144.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ACC Network
The Florida State Seminoles are visiting the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, January 11th 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 State Seminoles vs Clemson Tigers Prediction. We will examine:
The Clemson Tigers' recent form and player performance
The Florida State Seminoles' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Clemson Tigers
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Florida State Seminoles
Recent betting trends in games played between Florida State Seminoles and Clemson Tigers
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Florida State Seminoles vs Clemson Tigers game
Clemson Tigers Preview
The Clemson Tigers have a 12-4 record this season and are sitting in the second place of the Atlantic Coast. The Tigers are coming off a 64-74 loss to Louisiana. The Tigers are 8-8 against the spread, and 8-8 in over/under, while having a 9-1 home record this season.
Offensively, Clemson is averaging 77.6 points per game, which ranks 120th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 67.3 points per game (79th). The Tigers shoot 45.9% from the field (135th) and 37.7% from beyond the arc (40th). The Tigers shoot 78.3% from the free throw line (20th) and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game (201st).
Chase Hunter leads Clemson in scoring this season, with an average of 17.2 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Ian Schieffelin adds 13.4 points and a team-high 10.8 rebounds.
Florida State Seminoles Preview
The Florida State Seminoles have an 11-4 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place of the Atlantic Coast. Florida State is coming off an 80-65 win over Miami. The Seminoles are 10-5 against the spread, and 6-8-1 in over/under while having a 1-2 road record.
Offensively, Florida State is averaging 79.1 points per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.2 points per game (127th). The Seminoles shoot 47.3% from the field (77th) and 33.7% from beyond the arc (195th). The Seminoles shoot 70.6% from the free-throw line (212th) and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game (251st).
Jamir Watkins leads Florida State in scoring this season, with an average of 18.7 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Malique Ewin adds 13.7 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds.
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Clemson has won 12 of its last 13 games at Littlejohn Coliseum.
- Florida State has lost each of its last five games at Littlejohn Coliseum.
- Clemson has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Why the Florida State Seminoles will win
- Florida State has won 13 of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida State has won the first half in 12 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Florida State Seminoles vs Clemson Tigers Prediction
Clemson has won their last four meetings against Florida State and is 7-2 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Over is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Clemson won 74-63 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the total. In this Florida State Seminoles vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, Clemson is coming as a -10.5 home favorites. Clemson has been almost perfect at home this season, and has won and covered the spread in their last 5 home meetings against Florida State. I expect them to take care of business again today, so pick the Clemson Tigers and lay the points at home.
Nikos’s Pick Clemson Tigers -10.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
