The Miami Hurricanes (8-3, 0-1 ACC) will be at Littlejohn Coliseum to take on the Clemson Tigers (6-6, 0-2 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game will air on ACC Network at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Clemson Tigers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Tigers fell to the Yale Bulldogs, 54-45, while the Hurricanes dismantled the Coppin State Eagles, 91-60.
The Hurricanes had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.673 (above their season average of 0.529) and had a free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.167). Clemson, on the other hand, forced Yale into a turnover percentage of 26.5 (above their season average of 17.8). Clemson received a boost from Aamir Simms, who contributed 10 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Kameron McGusty was a key piece for Miami with 28 points and five rebounds.
The Hurricanes won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 65-64. Miami had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 15.2). Clemson, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 20.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Clemson could have trouble getting to the foul line in this matchup. The Tigers currently rank 254th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.199, while Miami ranks 14th in FTA rate allowed (0.146). Also, the Hurricanes rank 10th in turnover percentage (15.5 percent), while the Tigers rank 35th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.9 percent).
Miami Hurricanes at Clemson Tigers Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Miami ranks 28th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Clemson ranks 124th (6.8).
- The Tigers rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Hurricanes rank 120th (3.8).
- Clemson ranks 173rd in assists per game (12.3) while Miami ranks 194th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Tigers rank 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Hurricanes rank 144th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- Clemson ranks 134th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0) while Miami ranks 225th (38.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 56.0 points per game (10.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
- The Hurricanes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 4.1 for the season.
