Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonels and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACCN, and it’s hosted by the Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Clemson being favored by -20.5 over Eastern Kentucky.
EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels +20.5
This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Eastern Kentucky at +20.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Colonels Defense Show Up in Clemson?
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games
Eastern Kentucky pulled off an impressive 82-78 road win over East Tennessee State on Friday, November 8th. Entering the game as +12 point underdogs, the Colonels not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.
After leading 51-38 at halftime, Eastern Kentucky scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points for the game reached 160, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.
Eastern Kentucky put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 48% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59%, with a two-point shooting mark of 50%.
Quimari Peterson and Devontae Blanton each contributed 20 points, while Jordan Crawford added 17, hitting 5 of 7 threes. The Colonels dished out 16 assists, with Blanton leading the way with 7, and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, with Karon Boyd pulling down 12 boards overall.
Eastern Kentucky’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 42% from the field on 26 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Colonels allowed 54% shooting, as their opponent hit 20 of 37 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Eastern Kentucky held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 24 attempts. The Colonels also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 for 69%. Eastern Kentucky allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
The Tigers opened their season with an 88-62 win over Saint Francis U on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, Clemson was a heavy favorite, entering the game as 30-point favorites.
After a dominant 41-20 first half, Clemson allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47. The Tigers didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 150 went over the 146.5 O/U line.
Clemson’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 58.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.6%, thanks to 72.4% shooting on two-pointers and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 27 threes.
The Tigers dished out 19 assists, with Jaeden Zackery contributing 6 along with his 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Aaron Talbert also added 17 points, knocking down 3-of-5 from deep, while Ian Schieffelin recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Despite Clemson’s defensive struggles, they held their opponent to 62 points. The Tigers allowed 58% shooting overall, with 33 made field goals on 56 attempts.
Inside the arc, Clemson’s defense gave up 21 of 29 shots, a 72% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 12 of 27 attempts, shooting 44%. Clemson also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%. The Tigers gave up 8 offensive rebounds.