Clemson (19-5) vs North Carolina (14-10)
February 10, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Clemson -6 — Over/Under: 145.5
In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina vs Clemson Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, February 10th, at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Tar Heels’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Carolina
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Clemson
-Recent betting trends in games played between North Carolina and Clemson
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Tar Heels and Tigers.
North Carolina Pulled it Out Late
It wasn’t the prettiest game against Pittsburgh, but North Carolina scored 67 points, and that was enough for the one-point victory. Guard RJ Davis put up 18 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Four different players put up at least 10 points. Ven-Allen Lubin also put up 17 points and four rebounds. Two games ago against Duke, North Carolina scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 87 points, and that led to the 17-point defeat. The offense overall hasn’t been great as of late, and the defense can’t struggle like it did a couple of games ago against Duke.
North Carolina comes into this game with a 14-10 record overall and they have gone 7-16-1 against the spread. The Tar Heels are averaging 80.6 points while their defense is giving up 76.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 41st in the league, while the defense is ranked 302nd in the league. RJ Davis is averaging 17.4 points while shooting 40 percent from the field.
Why North Carolina Will Beat Clemson
- North Carolina has won each of its last six Monday night games.
What a Win for Clemson
It was quite the win for Clemson in the last game and they have to be taken seriously. Clemson scored 77 points against Duke and they ended up winning by six points. At halftime, they were down by six points, but in the second half, they scored 42 points, and that was the difference. This looks like one of the best teams in the ACC when they get on a hot streak. Clemson shot 58.8 percent from the field and 40 percent from behind the three-point line. Viktor Lakhin put up 22 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against Georgia Tech, they ended up losing in triple overtime.
Clemson comes into this game with a 19-5 record overall and they have gone 14-10 against the spread. The over has hit in 12 of the 24 games. Clemson is averaging 77.3 points while their defense is giving up 67.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 97th in the league while the defense is ranked 58th. Chase Hunter has been the top player, averaging 17.5 points while shooting 49 percent from the field.
Why Clemson Will Beat North Carolina
- Clemson has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Littlejohn Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Carolina has lost each of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
Matchup League Facts
- Clemson ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.4%).
- Clemson ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.9).
- North Carolina ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (28.7).
North Carolina vs Clemson Prediction
This total is a little too high. Clemson’s defense is giving up 67.3 points per game, but it’s going to be the lack of scoring by North Carolina that is going to be the difference here. Even in the last game when they won, North Carolina scored only 67 points. Clemson is going to be keeping this pace lower scoring, and this game is going to end up staying under the total. This is one of my favorite plays of the day. Back the under to cash here.