The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will hit the floor running against the away Clemson Tigers Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as -3.5-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Clemson Tigers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Clemson Tigers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 7-5 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 5-3-1 ATS. Clemson Tigers are 6-6 on betting the total; Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 6-3.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 128-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the No. 37-rated Clemson Tigers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Notre Dame's No. 30-ranked scoring average of 82.8 PPG, against a Clemson Tigers defense rated No. 59 and allowing 66.14 PPG. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish FG% has averaged 47.46% to date this season, more than the Clemson Tigers shooters have managed so far (44.92% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Tigers got 24 points from Jaron Blossomgame, but it was North Carolina that prevailed in a 89-86 final on Tuesday at Littlejohn Coliseum.
The Fighting Irish got 24 points from Steve Vasturia as Notre Dame ran past Louisville 77-70 on Wednesday at Joyce Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Clemson at Georgia Tech, Thursday, January 12th
Notre Dame at Miami, Thursday, January 12th