Memphis vs Clemson Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

The Memphis Tigers are visiting the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, December 14th at the Littlejohn Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Memphis Tigers vs Clemson Tigers Prediction.

Clemson Tigers Preview

The Clemson Tigers have a 9-1 record this season and are coming off a 65-55 win over Miami FL. The Tigers are 6-4 against the spread, and 4-6 in over/under while having a 6-0 home record.

Offensively, Clemson is averaging 77 points per game, which ranks 161st in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 62.4 points per game, which is the 20th-best in the nation. The Tigers shoot 45.7% from the field (155th) and 38.2% from beyond the arc (40th). The Tigers shoot 73.8% from the free-throw line (114th) and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game (117th).

Chase Hunter leads Clemson in scoring this season, with an average of 15.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Ian Schieffelin adds 12.6 points and a team-high 12.6 rebounds. Clemson will face South Carolina following this one. 

Memphis Tigers Preview

The Memphis Tigers have a 7-2 record this season and are coming off a 72-85 loss to Arkansas State. The Tigers are 6-3 against the spread, and 6-3 in over/under while having a 1-0 road record.

Offensively, Memphis is averaging 80.4 points per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.6 points per game (298th). The Tigers shoot 46.7% from the field (115th) and 43.7% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best in the nation. The Tigers shoot 73.1% from the free-throw line (134th) and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game (249th).

PJ Haggerty leads Memphis in scoring with an average of 23.8 points, adding 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists, while Tyrese Hunter adds 15.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and a team-high 3.3 assists. Memphis will meet Virginia and Mississippi State after this game.

Why the Clemson Tigers will win

• Clemson has won each of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at Littlejohn Coliseum.
• Clemson has won the first half in each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won 31 of its last 35 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Memphis has won the first half in three of its last four games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Memphis Tigers vs Clemson Tigers Prediction

In their only previous meeting last season, Memphis won 79-77 at home. In this Memphis Tigers vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, Clemson is coming as a -6.5 home favorites. Memphis is better offensively, scoring 3.4 points more than Clemson, while Clemson is better defensively, allowing 14.2 points less. Clemson has been winning by an average of 14.6 points this season, while both teams are red-hot from beyond the arc this season with Memphis having the third-best 3-point percentage nationally and Clemson the 40th. Both teams average 157.4 points per game combined and their previous meeting last season was a high-scoring one, so I expect this trend to continue. Take over the total.