Syracuse Orange vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25
The Orange and Tigers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The Tigers will host the game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Clemson is favored by -15.5 to win at home against Syracuse.
SYRACUSE ORANGE VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Syracuse Orange +15.5
This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Syracuse at +15.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Orange Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games
Syracuse evened their record at 9-9 with a 77-69 home win over Notre Dame on Saturday. The Orange entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but pulled off the upset, covering the spread.
After trailing 42-33 at halftime, Syracuse clamped down defensively, allowing just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44. The game’s total points of 146 fell just under the 147.5 O/U line.
Markus Burton led the way with 28 points, shooting 46.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. J.J. Starling added 21 points, though he shot just 35%, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range.
Syracuse shot 41.4% overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They made 8 of 24 threes (33.3%) and went 21 of 34 from the free-throw line (61.8%). Eddie Lampkin contributed 11 rebounds and 4 assists, while also scoring 13 points on 62.5% shooting.
Syracuse’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 24 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 47% shooting, with the other team making 16 of 34 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Syracuse’s defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, as they hit 8 of 24 attempts. The other team also went to the free-throw line 34 times, converting 21 of those for 61%. Syracuse gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does Clemson Have What it Takes at Home?
Clemson improved to 15-4 on the season with a 78-75 road win over Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Tigers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
After leading 40-30 at halftime, Clemson allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 26. The game’s total points of 153 went over the O/U line of 142.5.
Clemson’s offense shined in their last game, putting up 78 points with a 50.9% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 27 threes for a 51.9% success rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.
Chase Hunter led the way with 20 points, connecting on 5 of 9 threes. Ishmael Leggett added 18 points, shooting 4 of 7 from deep, while Ian Schieffelin contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.
Clemson’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 17/28.
From beyond the arc, Clemson’s opponents shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point tries. They also went to the free-throw line 10 times, converting 8 of those attempts. Clemson gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.