Syracuse Orange Favored by -1.5 Point Spread Against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Clemson when they take on the Syracuse Orange on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Syracuse Orange betting line as -1.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Clemson Tigers vs Syracuse Orange Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Syracuse Orange currently sport a 18-12 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 12-16 ATS. The Clemson Tigers are 22-7 and 15-11 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Syracuse Orange produce a 13-15 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Clemson Tigers have gone 13-12-1 against the totals betting line.

The Orange - Tigers odds would favor the Tigers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Syracuse is rated No. 193 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Clemson is at No. 135.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Syracuse's No. 228-ranked scoring average of 68.07 PPG, against a Clemson Tigers defense rated No. 26 and allowing 65.69 PPG. The Syracuse Orange FG% has averaged 42.25% to date this season, less than the Clemson Tigers shooters have managed so far (45.71% per game).