Expect a defensive struggle when the Clemson Tigers (10-8, 4-4 ACC) meet the sixth-ranked Louisville Cardinals (16-3, 7-1 ACC) at KFC Yum! Center. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Clemson Tigers at Louisville Cardinals Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Cardinals were victorious over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 68-64, while the Tigers edged the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 71-68.
The Tigers had a superb turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 16.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.502). The Cardinals, meanwhile, forced 17 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.9 (above their season average of 32.0). Louisville’s Malik Williams had a solid performance, recording 13 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Hunter Tyson played a pivotal role for Clemson with 21 points and five rebounds.
The Cardinals won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 56-55. Louisville did a terrific job of making free throws (12-14; 85.7 percent). Clemson, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 8.6). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Louisville figures to have a considerable edge. The Cardinals defense ranks 12th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.430), while the Clemson offense is ranked 149th in effective field goal percentage (0.505).
Clemson at Louisville Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisville, ATS Winner – Louisville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Louisville ranks 37th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Clemson ranks 206th (34.3).
- The Cardinals rank 39th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Tigers rank 82nd (11.6).
- Clemson averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the NCAA. Louisville ranks 78th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Tigers rank 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while the Cardinals rank 213th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- Clemson ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Louisville ranks 71st (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 4.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
