A key college battle sees the visiting Hornets travelling to Clemson Monday to take on the Tigers on Monday.

The Tigers sit at 5-4 (2-4 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Hornets are currently 2-7 (0-0 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Clemson is 1-5 OU, and Alabama State is 0-0 OU.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 74-ranked Tigers and the No. 268-rated Hornets in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 68-47 win for the Tigers on Monday.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Clemson's No. 291 nationally ranked offense (62 points per game) against a Hornets defense that sits as the No. 208 at 68.3 PPG. The Tigers have been averaging 44.6% from the field, more than the Hornets have managed so far this season (36.6% on average).

Defensively, Alabama State features the nation's No. 108-rated defense on the road, allowing 66.9 points per game. Clemson, meanwhile, comes in at No. 319 nationally in scoring at home.

Alabama State was a 65-35 loser in its last match on the road against Saint Louis. Alabama State was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Saint Louis and falling by a 65-35 score at Chaifetz Arena.

Clemson was a 60-40 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Winthrop. The Tigers blew out Winthrop on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 60-40 win at Littlejohn Coliseum.


Clemson Tigers Trends:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
After playing Winthrop are 3-3
After a win are 4-6

A few Hornets at Tigers trends to consider:
Clemson is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home


Next up:
Alabama State at Detroit, Thursday, December 22
Clemson home to Texas El Paso, Thursday, December 22