Clemson (7-1) vs Kentucky (7-0)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:30 pm (Littlejohn Coliseum)
The Line: Betting Odds: Clemson +2 / Kentucky -2 — Over/Under: 153
The Kentucky Wildcats are visiting the Clemson Tigers on Tuesday, December 3rd at the Littlejohn Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kentucky Wildcats vs Clemson Tigers Prediction.
Clemson Tigers Preview
The Clemson Tigers have a 7-1 record this season and are coming off an 85-58 win over Florida A&M. The Tigers are 4-4 against the spread, and 4-4 in over/under, while having a 5-0 home record.
Offensively, Clemson is averaging 78.5 points per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 62.9 points per game, which is the 28th-best in the nation. The Tigers shoot with 47.7% from the field (88th), and with 39.8% from beyond the arc (21st). The Tigers shoot with 73% from the free throw line (126th), and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game (133rd).
Chase Hunter leads Clemson in scoring this season, with an average of 16.4 points and 3 rebounds, while Ian Schieffelin adds 12.5 points and a team-high 11.6 rebounds.
Kentucky Wildcats Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats have a perfect 7-0 record this season and are coming off a 105-76 win over Georgia State. The Wildcats are 4-2-1 against the spread, and 5-2 in over/under, while playing their first road game of the season.
Offensively, Kentucky is the top team in the nation with 96.7 points per game. Defensively, they are allowing 68.1 points per game (118th). The Wildcats shoot with 51.6% from the field, which is the 10th-best nationally, and with 38.2% from beyond the arc (42nd). The Wildcats shoot with 74.7% from the free throw line (90th), and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game, which is the 4th-best in the nation.
Otega Oweh leads Kentucky in scoring this season, with an average of 15.9 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Koby Brea adds 14.1 points and 3.9 rebounds.
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Clemson has won each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents at Littlejohn Coliseum.
- Clemson has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won each of its last seven games.
- Clemson has lost 32 of its last 41 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Clemson’s last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents at Littlejohn Coliseum have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Five of Kentucky’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 165+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Clemson ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.9).
- Clemson ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (39.6%).
- Kentucky ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (96.7).
- Kentucky ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (34.6).
Kentucky Wildcats vs Clemson Tigers Prediction
In this Kentucky Wildcats vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, Kentucky is coming as -2 road favorites. Kentucky is better offensively, scoring 18.2 points more than Clemson, while Clemson is better defensively, allowing 5.2 points less. Both teams have been shooting the ball extremely well, as the Wildcats rank 10th in field goal percentage and both teams are within the top-50 in 3-point percentage. Kentucky is looking unstoppable right now, winning by an average of 28.6 points per game and being undefeated so far this season. The value here lies with the superior road team, so take the Kentucky Wildcats and lay the points on the road.