South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Betting on today’s Gamecocks and Tigers game? Catch the action at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 139.5 points, and the Tigers are favored to win at home against the Gamecocks.

SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Clemson Tigers -8.5

This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE CLEMSON TIGERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Tigers.
• Not only will Clemson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Can South Carolina Lock in a Road Win?

After playing a total of seven games, South Carolina comes into this game with a perfect 7-0 record. In their last five road games, including those from last year, South Carolina has a record of 3-2. As of today’s game, South Carolina holds a 6-1 ATS record. In their previous five games, they have gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

South Carolina comes in with an over/under record of 4-3-0 through seven games, with their games averaging a combined 141 points per game so far. When assessing the Gamecocks’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 138 points per game.

South Carolina’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 89 points against George Washington. They had an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 5/7 free throws. Meechie Johnson Jr. is leading the team in scoring at 17.9 points per contest. B.J. Mack has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 16.7 going into the game.

At this time, the Gamecocks’ defense is positioned 41st in the country, permitting 64.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. George Washington, the Revolutionaries finished with a field goal percentage of 50% and a total of 67 points vs. South Carolina.

Will the Clemson Defense Show Up at Home?

As Clemson prepares to face South Carolina in their 8th game of the season, they will bring a perfect 7-0 record into the matchup. Looking back at their previous ten home games, Clemson has an impressive 9-1 record, which includes games from last year. Clemson has a winning record against the spread at 4-3. When playing away games, the Tigers are 2-0 vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-3 ATS.

Up to this point, games involving Clemson have had an average of 149 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 145.4 points. Their over/under record is 5-2-0. When looking at the Tigers’ last three games, their over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 156 points per game.

The Tigers’ offense wrapped up their last game with 85 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 80.3 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is PJ Hall, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 21.4, while Joseph Girard III also maintains a PPG average of 14.7 leading up to the game.

At this time, the Tigers’ defense is positioned 98th in the country, permitting 68.5 points per game. In their previous game vs. Alabama, the Crimson Tide finished with a field goal percentage of 34% and a total of 77 points vs. Clemson.