The Yale Bulldogs (9-3) head to Littlejohn Coliseum to go head-to-head against the Clemson Tigers (6-5). The Bulldogs are a 3-point underdog and will attempt to extend their six-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 128 points and it will air on ACC Network at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tigers easily got past the Jacksonville Dolphins 68-39, while the Bulldogs edged the Massachusetts Minutemen 83-80.
Yale played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8 (above their season average of 23.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.617 (above their season average of 0.539). Massachusetts recorded marks of 18.2 and 0.576, respectively, for those same stats. The Tigers, on the other hand, knocked down 10 of their 13 free throws (76.9 percent) and held the Dolphins to an effective field goal percentage of 0.318 (below their season average of 0.495). Aamir Simms led the way for Clemson, putting up 18 points and five rebounds. Jordan Bruner fueled Yale with 16 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
Of the Bulldogs’ 11 games that accepted bets, six have finished under the total. Yale holds records of 9-3 straight up (SU) and 9-2 against the spread (ATS).
Similarly to Yale, just over half of Tigers games have finished under the total. Additionally, Clemson owns records of 6-5 SU and 7-4 ATS.
Second-chance points might be hard to come by for Clemson in this showdown. The Tigers currently rank 265th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 percent), while Yale ranks 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.2 percent).
Yale at Clemson Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Clemson ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Yale ranks 203rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
- The Tigers rank 78th in steals per game (7.4) while the Bulldogs rank 165th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Clemson ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Yale ranks 77th (3.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 49th in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Tigers rank 181st (34.2).
- Yale ranks 21st in assists per game (16.6) while Clemson ranks 136th (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 11.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
