Clemson Tigers vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
Planning on watching today’s Tigers and Dons game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Dons hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on CBSS. Clemson comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144.5 points.
CLEMSON TIGERS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Francisco Dons +2
This game will be played at Ocean Center at 6:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO DONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Dons.
- Not only will San Francisco pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Taking a Look at the Tigers Chances in Daytona Beach
Clemson improved to 4-0 on the season with a 79-51 win over Radford on Thursday. The Tigers were -21.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.
After leading 38-26 at halftime, Clemson’s defense held Radford to just 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 points of their own. The total points for the game ended at 130, falling short of the 144-point O/U line.
Clemson’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points with a field goal percentage of 51% (25/49). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.2%, thanks in part to their 47.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 23 attempts. They also connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 18/22 from the line.
Chauncey Wiggins led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/11 from the field and 2/4 from three-point range. Dillon Hunter and Ian Schieffelin each added 15 points, with Schieffelin hitting both of his three-point attempts and grabbing 9 rebounds. Clemson finished with 12 assists as a team, with Wiggins contributing 1 and Schieffelin adding 2.
Despite Clemson’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t slow down the opposing offense, allowing 51 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Tigers gave up 14 two-pointers on 26 attempts, a 53% success rate for their opponents.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 11 of 23 threes, shooting 47%. Clemson also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 attempts, an 81% rate. Clemson allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Dons Defense Show Up at Home?
San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games
The Dons dropped a 68-64 decision to Memphis on Thursday, November 21st, failing to cover the spread as 2-point favorites. The game’s total points of 132 fell well short of the O/U line of 154.
San Francisco led 31-22 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 of their own, leading to the loss.
In their last game, the Dons struggled offensively, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 21.4% from beyond the arc, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.
Malik Thomas led the way with 25 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 25% from three. Dain Dainja contributed 18 points on 60% shooting, while PJ Haggerty added 13 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.
San Francisco’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to 68 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Dons limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 21%, hitting 6 of 28 three-point attempts.
Inside the arc, the Dons allowed 14 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 66%.