Wright State Raiders at Clemson Tigers ATS Prediction 03/19/19

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The Clemson Tigers (19-13) will be 15-point favorites in the NIT at Littlejohn Coliseum when they go head-to-head against the Wright State Raiders (21-13). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 132 points and it will air on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Wright State Raiders vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Tigers lost a close one to the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack, 59-58, while the Raiders were beaten by the Northern Kentucky Norse, 77-66.

Wright State had a free throw rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.253) while Clemson had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 27.3). Marcquise Reed played well for Clemson, recording 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Wright State, meanwhile, rallied around Mark Hughes, who contributed 15 points.

A little over half of the Raiders’ games have finished under the total. Wright State comes into the contest with records of 21-13 straight up (SU) and 18-13-1 against the spread (ATS).

Vegas tends to place the total high when the Tigers are involved, as 18 of their 32 games have gone under the total. Further, Clemson is 19-13 SU and 14-18 ATS.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Clemson currently ranks 282nd in possessions per game (66.9) and Wright State is 270th (67.2).

Wright State at Clemson Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Clemson ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.3) while Wright State ranks 220th (2.1).
  • The Tigers rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Raiders rank 41st (32.0).
  • The Raiders rank 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Tigers rank 258th (19.7).
  • Clemson is eighth in the country with 9.9 assists allowed per game while Wright State is 34th with 11.0 assists allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.0 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
  • The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 5.9 for the season.