The Clemson Tigers take on the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils on Friday night. The game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, which serves as a neutral site. This Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament game will air on ESPN2 at 9:30 PM ET.
Clemson comes in as the underdog with a spread of +11.5 and a MoneyLine of +499. Duke, with an impressive 30-2 record this season, is favored with a -11.5 spread and a MoneyLine of -763. The over/under for the game is set at 134.5 points.
Clemson Tigers Team Preview
The Clemson Tigers have shown strong performance in recent games. They won their last three games, including a close one against North Carolina with a score of 80-79. Key players like Nick Davidson and Dillon Hunter have made notable contributions, with Davidson scoring 17 points and grabbing 11 rebounds against North Carolina.
This season, the Tigers have a solid record of 24-9. They perform well in home games with a 14-3 record. However, they also hold their own on the road with a 10-6 record.
Offensively, Clemson scores an average of 74.5 points per game. They shoot 45.7% from the field, ranking 164th. On defense, they collect 6.3 steals per game and block 2.8 shots per game.
Duke Blue Devils Team Preview
Duke Blue Devils are having a successful season with a 30-2 record. At home, they are undefeated, boasting a 17-0 record. They recently won against Florida State, North Carolina, and North Carolina State.
Offensively, Duke scores 82.8 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 49.5%. Their 3-point shooting is solid at 35.1%.
Key players include Cameron Boozer, averaging 22.8 points per game, and Isaiah Evans with 15 points per game. Maliq Brown contributes with strong rebounding skills. They are ranked #1 in the AP poll.
Betting Prediction
Duke scores 82.8 points per game, which ranks them 50th. Their effective field goal percentage is 57.3, placing them 16th. Clemson scores 74.5 points per game and ranks 249th, which suggests a gap in offensive ability.
Duke has a strong record straight up, winning 30 out of 32 games. This includes a 9-1 record in their last ten games. Clemson, while having a decent record, has struggled against stronger opponents, as seen in their 1-4 record as an underdog.
Against the spread, Duke has performed well with a 60% success rate in their last ten games. Clemson’s ATS record as an underdog is 60%, but Duke’s recent form suggests they can cover the spread. The stats and trends favor Duke to win by a wide margin.
- Pick: Duke -11.5
