The Clemson Tigers (11-3) travel to face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies (9-5) on Wednesday, January 10th. This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg and televised on ESPN. Both Clemson and Virginia Tech will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
Clemson Tigers vs Virginia Tech Hokies
The Clemson Tigers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After losing two straight games, Clemson will look to get back on track on the road against Virginia Tech. So far this season, the Tigers have gone 3-2 on the road, and their average scoring margin away from home is +2.0 points per game.
Overall, Clemson has gone 11-3 this season, including a 1-2 record in Atlantic Coast Conference play. In their last game, the Tigers lost to North Carolina by a score of 65-55.
When looking at Clemson’s ATS record this season, they are currently 8-6. As the favorite, they have gone 4-6 vs. the spread this year. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-1, and over their last three road games, they are 2-1 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have gone 4-6.
Today’s over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Clemson’s games this season (147.9). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.
The Virginia Tech Hokies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Virginia Tech enters this game as the underdog, getting 1.5 points at home. So far this season, the Hokies have a 9-5 record, including a 1-2 record in Atlantic Coast Conference play. At home, they are 9-1, and they have won their last four games at home.
Overall, Virginia Tech has lost two straight games, including a 77-74 loss to Florida State. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +13.7 points per game, and they are 8-2 when favored.
As the underdog, Virginia Tech has struggled against the spread this season, going just 1-3. However, their home ATS record this year is a solid 6-3-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hokies have gone just 1-8-1 vs. the spread.
Virginia Tech’s over/under record for the season is 6-8, and today’s line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (143). So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. The average scoring total in their last three games is 143 points.
Clemson Offense Breakdown
In their recent matchup, the Clemson offense ended with 55 points against North Carolina. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 36.2% and made 1 three. For the season, the Clemson offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 48%. So far, they have hit 55% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 9.1 made three’s per contest.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Hall (C) | 19.5 | 6.3 | 2.0 |
| Joseph Girard III (G) | 15.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Chase Hunter (G) | 11.8 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
Virginia Tech Offense Breakdown
The Hokies’ offense finished with 74 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 73.4 points per contest. The top scorer for the Hokies was Sean Pedulla with 26 points, while Hunter Cattoor also chipped in with 19 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Kidd (C) | 15.3 | 7.7 | 1.4 |
| Hunter Cattoor (G) | 14.4 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Sean Pedulla (G) | 13.4 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
Clemson Team Defense
At present, the Tigers’ defense is nationally ranked 144th, allowing 70.7 points per game. Clemson will look once again to perform well on defense, holding North Carolina to just 36% shooting in their most recent game.
Virginia Tech Team Defense
So far, the Hokies’ defense is ranked 83rd in the country at 66.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Florida State, the Seminoles finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 77 points vs. Virginia Tech.
Tigers vs Hokies Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Tigers offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 77. Clemson posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
- In their last five games at home, the Hokies have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 0-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Hokies have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-8-1.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Tigers vs Hokies Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1.5, the Hokies is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 144.5 and given that our model is projecting 142 points between the teams, we like the under.
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Last updated:January 10, 2024 Clemson Tigers, Teams, Virginia Tech Hokies