Memphis Tigers vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Clemson is favored by -6.5 vs. Memphis.
MEMPHIS TIGERS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Tigers +6.5
This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 11:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Clemson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is a Win at Clemson Possible for the Tigers?
Memphis dropped to 7-2 on the season after an 85-72 home loss to Arkansas State on Sunday. The Tigers, who were -12.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, surpassing the O/U line of 152.
Memphis found themselves trailing 42-29 at halftime and couldn’t make up any ground in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 43 points after the break.
Memphis struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed only 9 assists as a team.
PJ Haggerty led the way with 29 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 66.7% from deep. Joseph Pinion added 22 points, hitting 5 threes, while Dyondre Dominguez was perfect from beyond the arc, going 3-for-3.
Despite Memphis holding their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, they still gave up 85 points. The Tigers limited the damage inside, with the other team shooting 37% on two-pointers (14/37).
From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 7 threes on 22 attempts (31%). The Tigers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 23 for 67%. Memphis gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does Clemson Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Clemson improved to 9-1 on the season with a 65-55 road win over Miami on Saturday. The Tigers, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in this one. The total points for the game were 120, well under the O/U line of 147.5.
After leading 25-24 at halftime, Clemson stepped up in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while holding Miami to 31.
Clemson’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 10-for-12 from the line.
Chase Hunter led the Tigers with 18 points, despite shooting 36.8% overall and 14.3% from three-point range. Ian Schieffelin contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 3-of-4 from deep, while Jalil Bethea and Viktor Lakhin each added 12 points, with both shooting 66.7% from three.
Clemson’s defense held their opponent to just 55 points, despite allowing them to shoot 61% from two-point range, where they made 19 of 31 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Clemson’s defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 25 attempts, for a 16% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line just 6 times, where they made 5 free throws.