The Pittsburgh Panthers (12-8, 2-5 ACC) will try to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Clemson Tigers (11-8, 1-5 ACC) at Littlejohn Coliseum. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Prediction
In the Panthers’ last matchup, they were beaten by the No. 23 Louisville Cardinals, 66-51. Converting at the free throw line was one of Louisville’s largest advantages. They were 14-16 (87.5 percent), while the Panthers were just 7-13 (53.8 percent). Jared Wilson-Frame led Pittsburgh in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
The Tigers lost a close one to the No. 21 North Carolina State Wolfpack in their last matchup, 69-67. North Carolina State’s 0.528 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Clemson, who had a mark of 0.490. The Wolfpack’s mark was below their season average of 0.559. With 19 points on 5-for-17 shooting, Marcquise Reed was the game’s high scorer.
After the Tigers won the sole contest against the Panthers last season, 72-48, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Tigers had a much better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 22.2) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 16.7).
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the offense of Clemson. Clemson ranks 272nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Pittsburgh forces the 36th-most turnovers in the country (22.5 percent).
Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Tigers Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Clemson ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Pittsburgh ranks 242nd (37.6).
The Tigers rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Panthers rank 175th (5.5).
Clemson ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Pittsburgh ranks 146th (13.4).
The Tigers rank 102nd in steals per game (6.6) while the Panthers rank 157th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Pittsburgh ranks 228th in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while Clemson ranks 254th (18.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Pittsburgh has defeated opponents by an average of 7.1 points.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (10.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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