The Clemson Tigers (9-2) travel to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks (7-3) on Tuesday, December 17th. This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia and televised on SECN. South Carolina is coming off a win in their previous game, while Clemson is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Memphis. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Clemson Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks

The Tigers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Clemson fell to 9-2 on the season after an 87-82 home loss to Memphis on Saturday. The Tigers, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, well over the pre-game O/U line of 144.

Clemson trailed 33-32 at halftime but managed to outscore Memphis 40-39 in the second half. Despite the close second half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Gamecocks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

South Carolina improved to 7-3 on the season with a 73-53 win over USC Upstate on Saturday. The Gamecocks were heavy favorites at -23.5 going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.

After leading 35-28 at halftime, South Carolina’s defense stepped up, allowing just 25 points in the second half while scoring 38. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Clemson put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 32.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 31 attempts, while shooting 55.6% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 12 of 15 for 80%.

Viktor Lakhin and Tyrese Hunter led the way with 23 points each, with Hunter hitting 7 of 11 from deep for 63.6%. Colby Rogers added 22 points, shooting 57.1% from three. Clemson finished with 16 assists and 12 offensive rebounds in the win.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

South Carolina put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 19 attempts for a 26.3% rate, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.5%.

Nick Pringle was a standout, scoring 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting. Breylin Garcia contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Collin Murray-Boyles added 13 points and 11 boards.

Tigers Team Defense

Clemson’s defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 44% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponents.

From beyond the arc, Clemson’s opponents hit 10 of 31 threes, shooting 32%. Clemson also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws, an 80% rate. Clemson gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Gamecocks Team Defense

Clemson’s defense gave up 87 points in this game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 67 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate. From three-point range, the opposing team hit 10 of 31 shots, or 32%. Clemson also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 12, shooting 80%.

Tigers vs Gamecocks Trends

• In their last three road games, Clemson has averaged 68 points per game while allowing 64. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Although South Carolina has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 66 points per game in these games.
• The last ten games that South Carolina was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
• Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Tigers have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.

Tigers vs Gamecocks Prediction

The Gamecocks come in as the underdog at +2.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 135, and our model predicts the Tigers and Gamecocks to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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