The North Carolina State Wolfpack (10-3, 1-1 ACC) will be at Littlejohn Coliseum to clash with the Clemson Tigers (6-7, 0-3 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and will air on ACC Network.
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Tigers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers were beaten by the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 73-68, while the Wolfpack defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 72-60.
North Carolina State played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 43.6 (above their season average of 28.5) and a free throw rate of 0.177 (below their season average of 0.212). For those same stats, Appalachian State had marks of 25.0 and 0.123, respectively. Clemson, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 vs. 22.2). Clemson’s Aamir Simms played well, recording 21 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Devon Daniels was a key piece for North Carolina State with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
The Wolfpack dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, North Carolina State won 59-58. North Carolina State’s 0.125 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Clemson, who had a mark of 0.081. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball protection could play an integral role in this contest. North Carolina State commits the 43rd-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Clemson forces the 49th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.3 percent).
North Carolina State at Clemson Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.9) while Clemson ranks 177th (2.1).
- The Wolfpack average 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 130th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- The Wolfpack average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 137th in the country. The Tigers rank 220th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
- North Carolina State ranks 43rd in steals per game (8.5) while Clemson ranks 120th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Clemson has defeated opponents by an average of 4.7 points.
