The Clemson Tigers (15-4, 7-1 ACC) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Syracuse Orange (9-9, 3-4 ACC) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Littlejohn Coliseum as heavy, 15.5-point favorites. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on ACC Network. The matchup has a point total of 140.
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Clemson and Syracuse Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
In games it has played as at least 15.5-point favorites this season, Clemson is 2-3 against the spread.
Syracuse has not yet covered the spread as an underdog of 15.5 points or more this year (0-1).
The Tigers and Orange average 12.3 more points between them than the total of 140 for this game.
Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 144.3 points per game, 4.3 more than the point total in this matchup.
The average over/under Clemson has had set in matchups this season is 3.9 more points than this outing’s point total.
The average over/under in Orange games this season is 12.7 more points than the point total of 140 for this outing.
So far this season, the Tigers have compiled an 11-8-0 record against the spread.
So far this year, the Orange have compiled a 7-11-0 record against the spread.
Clemson Stats & Insights
Clemson has a +199 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10.5 points per game. It is putting up 77.2 points per game to rank 117th in college basketball and is giving up 66.7 per contest to rank 58th in college basketball.
Clemson comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 3.4 boards. It is collecting 32.5 rebounds per game (176th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.1 per contest.
The Tigers connect on 9.3 three-pointers per game (58th in college basketball) while shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc (16th in college basketball). They are making 2.2 more threes per outing than their opponents, who drain 7.1 per game while shooting 31.6%.
Clemson averages 101.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (60th in college basketball), and gives up 88.0 points per 100 possessions (93rd in college basketball).
The Tigers are scoring 80.5 points per game this year in home games, which is 7.8 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (72.7).
Syracuse Stats & Insights
Syracuse has a -44 scoring differential, falling short by 2.5 points per game. It is putting up 75.1 points per game, 179th in college basketball, and is allowing 77.6 per outing to rank 316th in college basketball.
Syracuse wins the rebound battle by an average of 1.8 boards. It records 34.4 rebounds per game (87th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 32.6.
Syracuse knocks down 5.8 three-pointers per game (343rd in college basketball), 2.4 fewer than its opponents.
Syracuse ranks 228th in college basketball with 93.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 302nd defensively with 96.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
In 2024-25 the Orange are scoring 6.8 more points per game at home (78.6) than on the road (71.8).
Clemson Key Players to Watch
Ian Schieffelin leads the Tigers in rebounds and assists. Schieffelin averages 13.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
Clemson’s leading scorer is Chase Hunter, who tallies 17.6 points a game in addition to 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
Hunter leads the Tigers in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Jaeden Zackery is Clemson’s leader in steals, averaging 2.2 steals per game, while Viktor Lakhin leads them in blocks with 1.6 per contest.
Syracuse Key Players to Watch
Donnie Freeman is the top scorer for the Orange with 13.4 points per game. Freeman also tacks on 7.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
Eddie Lampkin Jr. has a stat line of 8.2 rebounds, 10.1 points and 2.5 assists per game for Syracuse to take the top rebound spot on the team. Jaquan Carlos has the top spot for assists with 4.1 per game, adding 6.0 points and 2.1 rebounds per matchup.
Chris Bunch is the most prolific from distance for the Orange, hitting 1.2 threes per game.
Carlos (0.9 steals per game) is the steal leader for Syracuse while Lampkin (0.6 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Clemson vs. Syracuse Prediction
Clemson 82, Syracuse 67
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