The Miami (FL) Hurricanes (15-9) travel to face off against the Clemson Tigers (16-7) on Wednesday, February 14th. This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson and televised on ESPN2. Clemson is coming off a win in their previous game, while Miami (FL) is looking to get back on track from a loss to the North Carolina. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs Clemson Tigers
The Miami (FL) Hurricanes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After losing their last two games, Miami (FL) enters this game with a 15-9 record. The Hurricanes have gone 6-7 in ACC play compared to their 9-2 non-conference mark. On the road, the team is just 2-6.
For the season, Miami (FL) has been the underdog in eight of their 24 games, going 2-6 in those contests. The Hurricanes’ average scoring margin on the road is -8.5 compared to +14.5 at home.
Against the spread, Miami has gone 13-9-2 this season. On the road, their ATS record is 3-4-1, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 5-4-1. In their last three road games, the Hurricanes’ ATS mark is 1-2.
Today’s over/under line of 151 is lower than the average over/under line in Miami’s games this season (153.3). So far, 11 of their 24 games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 133 points.
The Clemson Tigers Are Coming Off A Win
After a 77-68 win over Syracuse, Clemson has now won two games in a row. The Tigers are 16-7 overall and 6-6 in Atlantic Coast Conference action. At home, Clemson is 10-3 this season, and over their last 10 games at Littlejohn Coliseum, the Tigers are 7-3.
So far, Clemson has been favored in 17 of their 23 games. The Tigers are 12-5 in those games, and they have an average scoring margin of +10.5 at home this season. On the year, Clemson has a scoring differential of +1.8 on the road.
As the favorite this season, Clemson has gone just 6-10-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have a mark of 3-6-1. At home, Clemson is 4-8-1 ATS this year and 0-4-1 over their last five games at Littlejohn Coliseum. Overall, the Tigers are 12-10-1 vs. the spread this season.
Today’s over/under line of 151 is higher than the average over/under line in Clemson’s games this season (147.7). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1.
Miami (FL) Offense Breakdown
The Miami (FL) offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against North Carolina. They posted a field goal percentage of 42.4% and connected on 6 threes. The Miami (FL) offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 23.7 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 36% of their looks from outside this season.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norchad Omier (F) | 17.7 | 9.8 | 1.2 |
| Nijel Pack (G) | 13.7 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Matthew Cleveland (G) | 13.9 | 6.0 | 1.8 |
Clemson Offense Breakdown
The Tigers’ offense finished with 77 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 79 points per contest. PJ Hall is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 19.9 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Joseph Girard III brings a PPG average of 15.1 into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Hall (C) | 19.9 | 7.2 | 1.7 |
| Joseph Girard III (G) | 15.1 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Chase Hunter (G) | 11.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Miami (FL) Team Defense
So far, the Hurricanes’ defense is ranked 162nd in the country at 71.8 points per contest. So far, the Miami (FL) defense is giving up an average of 8.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.3 times per game (617th).
Clemson Team Defense
At this time, the Tigers’ defense is positioned 173rd in the country, permitting 72.2 points per game. Clemson’s three-point defense is currently 196th in the country at 8.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.9% of their shots vs. Clemson.
Hurricanes vs Tigers Trends
- Across the Hurricanes last three road games, the team averaged 59 points per game while allowing 65. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Across their last five home contests, Clemson has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 75 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-6-1.
Hurricanes vs Tigers Prediction
For a pick on the point-spread in this Tigers vs. Hurricanes matchup, our bet is to grab the Hurricanes at +7.5. Even though our projections have the Tigers winning 74-69, we see the Hurricanes as the play on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 151, and our model projects the Hurricanes and Tigers to reach a combined total of 143 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:February 14, 2024 Clemson Tigers, Miami (FL) Hurricanes