Alcorn State Braves vs Clemson Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

The Braves and Tigers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ACCN. The Tigers will host the game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Tigers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 148 points.

ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +22.5

This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Tigers.
• Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +22.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can the Braves Pull Off a Road Win?

This is the 7th game of the season for Alcorn State, who have yet to win a game. In their previous ten road games, including those from last year, Alcorn State has a 3-7 record. Alcorn State has a sub-.500 ATS record, sitting at 0-6. Over their last five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.

Through six games, Alcorn State has an over/under record of 5-1-0 with their games averaging a combined 157.2 points per game so far. In the Braves’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 71 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 4-1.

In their recent game, the Braves’ offense concluded with 69 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 69.1 points per contest. Jeremiah Kendall is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 16.8 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Byron Joshua brings a PPG average of 12.7 into the game.

Facing Clemson, Alcorn State aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 84.4 points allowed per game (196th). In their most recent game, the Alcorn State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as UT Arlington knocked down 13 three-pointers on their way to 82 points.

Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Clemson is now 4-0 after defeating Boise State 85-68. In their previous ten home games, including last year, Clemson has a 4-6 record. Clemson’s ATS performance heading into today’s game stands at 2-2. Taking into account their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Clemson has a 6-4 ATS record.

Clemson comes in with an over/under record of 2-2-0 through four games, with their games averaging a combined 143.2 points per game so far. In the Tigers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 74 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.

Coming off a good offensive performance, Clemson’s offense scored 85 points against Boise State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50.8%, and they went 15/16 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Tigers was Joseph Girard III with 23 points, while PJ Hall also added 14 to the scoreboard.

Currently, the Tigers’ defense holds the 67th rank in the nation, allowing 66.2 points per game. Against Boise State in their most recent game, the Clemson defense gave up a total of 68 points while allowing Boise State to hit 50% of their shots.