Clemson vs Alabama Prediction 12/3/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide will meet on Wednesday evening in an ACC/SEC Challenge contest at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Clemson Tigers enter Wednesday night’s contest with a 7–1 win-loss record. Clemson has compiled wins over New Hampshire, Gardner‑Webb, Morehead State, North Alabama, West Virginia, Georgia, and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, while losing a close game to the Georgetown Hoyas. In the Clemson Tigers 97–94 overtime win over the Georgia Bulldogs nine days ago, Clemson guard Jestin Porter amassed 18 points on 7 of 14 shooting from the field and 4 of 9 shooting from three-point range.

The Clemson Tigers are averaging 85.3 points per game on 47% shooting from the field and 33.8% from behind the three‑point line. Defensively, Clemson allows just 63.8 points per game which ranks 20th in the country. The Tigers ability to slow tempo and force opponents into half‑court sets has been a defining strength for the team in 2025.

Junior forward Carter Welling has been a standout performer for the Clemson Tigers, averaging 11.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 blocks per game. Senior forward RJ Godfrey is averaging 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals per contest. Senior guard Jestin Porter leads the Tigers backcourt averaging 11 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals per game.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide enter Wednesday’s contest with a 5–2 record. Alabama has amassed wins over North Dakota, St. John’s, Illinois, UNLV, and Maryland, while dropping games to Purdue and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. In the Alabama Crimson Tide’s dominant 105–72 win over the Maryland Terrapins last week, sophomore guard Labaron Philon Jr. tallied 20 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 95.6 points (4th in country) on 49.7% shooting from the field and 36.2% from three‑point range. The Crimson Tide are allowing opponents 82 points on 43.5 percent shooting from the field per game.

Guard Labaron Philon Jr. leads the Crimson Tide averaging 20.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Junior guard Aden Holloway is averaging 18.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 0.5 steals a contest.

Why the Clemson Tigers Will Win

 •           Quality Defense. In eight games played this season, the Clemson Tigers are allowing opponent 63.8 points per game which ranks 20th in the nation.

•            Balanced scoring. Porter, Welling, and Godfrey are all average over 11 points a game.

•            Experience. Multiple seniors anchor the Tigers rotation, giving Clemson poise in tight games.

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide Will Win

•            Explosive offense. The Alabama Crimson Tide averages 95.6 points per game which ranks 4th in the country.

•            Home court advantage. Coleman Coliseum is a tough environment for visiting teams.

Clemson vs. Alabama Prediction

Clemson’s path to victory in this game hinges on controlling the pace. The Tigers don’t want this contest turning into a track meet. After all, the Crimson Tide are averaging 95.6 points per game. If the Clemson Tigers can slow down the pace, the Tigers outstanding defense gives them a shot to grind this out late in the second half.

Alabama, though, thrives in chaos. Philon and Holloway push tempo relentlessly, and Mallette’s perimeter shooting stretches defenses thin. At home, the Tide are built to run downhill for 40 minutes, and Clemson’s half‑court discipline may not hold up once Alabama strings together transition buckets.

Expect Clemson to hang around early with defensive stops, but Alabama’s offensive depth and pace should eventually break the game open. The Tide’s guards are too dynamic, and Coleman Coliseum too tough of a venue, for Clemson to sustain control. I am backing the Alabama Crimson Tide to cover the 9.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Alabama -9.5