The Clemson Tigers are more known for their stellar football team these days, but don’t overlook their men’s basketball program. Next up on the slate for the Tigers is a home date against rival South Carolina on Friday, which won’t be a gimme by any stretch of the imagination.
The undefeated Gamecocks have won eight of their nine games by double-digits while topping their last four opponents by an average of 20.5 points. Tonight’s contest marks the first true road game for South Carolina this season after playing all of its games at home or on neutral sites.
Clemson is a team that’s renowned for its defense, which could be giving the Gamecocks headaches all night. The Tigers haven’t allowed more than 56 points in their last four games while limiting opposing teams to an average of 56.9 points per game this season – the fifth best mark in the country.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Clemson Tigers to cover the point spread in this one found them as -1-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Clemson Tigers sport a record of 7-3 and 3-3 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the South Carolina Gamecocks have 9-0 and 6-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 2-4 for the Clemson Tigers and 4-3 for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 95 (Clemson) and the No. 34 (South Carolina) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Gamecocks blew out Drexel on Tuesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 79-54 win at Colonial Life Arena.
The Tigers blew out Presbyterian on Tuesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 69-41 win at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
South Carolina home to St. John's, Tuesday, December 22nd
Clemson at Georgia, Tuesday, December 22nd