The Penn State Nittany Lions (6-0) travel to face off against the Clemson Tigers (5-1) on Tuesday, November 26th. This game will be played at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach and televised on CBSS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 4:00 ET.

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Clemson Tigers

The Nittany Lions Are Coming Off A Win

Penn State Nittany Lions Recent Game

Penn State picked up an 85-66 win over Fordham on Monday, November 25th, at home. The Nittany Lions entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Leading 42-34 at halftime, Penn State scored 43 points in the 2nd half while holding Fordham to 32. The total points for the game were 151, just under the O/U line of 151.5.

The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win

Clemson improved to 5-1 this season with a 70-55 win over San Francisco on Monday. The Tigers, who were -2.5 point favorites, covered the spread and moved to 2-1 on the road this season.

After trailing 29-24 at halftime, Clemson turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dons 46-26. The game’s total points (125) fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Nittany Lions Offense Breakdown

Penn State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 52.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 35.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 14 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 62.5%, converting 20 of 32 attempts.

Nick Kern Jr. led the way with 20 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Zach Hicks added 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range, while Puff Johnson, Jackie Johnson III, and Josh Rivera each contributed 15 points.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Clemson’s offense put up 70 points in their latest game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, and they hit 7 of 10 free throws.

Ian Schieffelin led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while also dishing out 5 assists. Malik Thomas added 14 points, and Dillon Hunter contributed 11 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.

Nittany Lions Team Defense

Despite giving up 66 points, Penn State’s defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 20 of those opportunities.

From beyond the arc, Penn State held the opposing team to 35% shooting, as they made 5 of their 14 three-point attempts. The Nittany Lions also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Penn State’s defensive struggles, allowing 66 points on 52% shooting, they managed to limit their opponent’s three-point damage, giving up just 5 threes on 14 attempts (35%). However, the Nittany Lions couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as their opponent shot 58% from inside the arc, hitting 25 of 43 attempts.

Penn State sent their opponent to the line 32 times, where they converted 20 free throws (62%). The Nittany Lions also allowed 12 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes.

Nittany Lions vs Tigers Trends

• Across their last five road contests, Penn State has a 2-1-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 69 points per game.
• In their last five home games, Clemson has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 72. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
• As the betting underdog, the Nittany Lions have an ATS mark of just 6-2-2 in their last ten games. Penn State posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Tigers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.

Nittany Lions vs Tigers Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Tigers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 78-68. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Tigers at -1.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 152.5, and our model projects the Nittany Lions and Tigers to reach a combined total of 146 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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