| MATCHUP | SMU Mustangs | Clemson Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-3 | 13-3 |
| Where | Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, SC | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
Clemson Tigers Preview
Clemson Tigers have a 12-3 record this season and are in 2nd place in the ACC. They have a 7-0 home record and are coming off a 73-68 away win against Pittsburgh. Their previous three games were a 64-61 away win against Syracuse, a 68-65 home win against Cincinnati and a 68-61 home win against South Carolina.
Offensively, Clemson averages 78.2 points per game, while allowing 65.7 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 46% from the field and grab 38.0 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.1 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.
RJ Godfrey leads Clemson in scoring, with an average of 11.7 points per game, while shooting with 65.1% from the field and 71.2% from the free throw line. Carter Welling is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game, while Dillon Hunter adds a team-high 2.7 assists per game.
SMU Mustangs Preview
SMU Mustangs have a 12-2 record this season and are tied for 4th place in the ACC. They have a 1-1 away record and are coming off a 97-83 home win against North Carolina. Their previous three games were a 110-63 home win against Cal State Fullerton, a 99-82 home win against Central Arkansas and an 89-77 home loss against LSU.
Offensively, SMU averages 91.5 points per game, while allowing 76.9 points per game defensively. The Mustangs shoot with 51% from the field and grab 39.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 19.3 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 8.4 steals per game defensively.
Boopie Miller leads SMU in scoring, with an average of 20.4 points per game, while shooting with 49.4% from the field and 91.6% from the free throw line. Samet Yigitoglu is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.6 per game, while Boopie Miller also leads the team with 7.4 assists per game.
SMU Mustangs @ Clemson Tigers Betting Trends: January 7, 2026
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Clemson has won each of its last 11 games at Littlejohn Coliseum.
- Clemson has won the first half in each of its last nine night games at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Why the SMU Mustangs will win
- SMU has won each of its last nine games following a home win.
- Clemson has lost each of its last three games against AP-ranked opponents.
- SMU has won the first half in each of its last seven games as an AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of SMU’s last 12 games have produced a total of 157+ points.
- Each of Clemson’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
SMU vs Clemson Prediction
In this SMU vs Clemson Prediction, Clemson is coming as -4.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season with almost identical overall records and exactly 12 wins so far. Clemson has been undefeated at home, while SMU has been mediocre on the road and both teams have similar ATS records, so I will pass on picking a side. SMU has the 36th-best offense in the nation and shoot with more than 50% from the field and their last five games have gone over the total. Take the over 150.5 points in this one as well.