GAME:  #725 Clemson vs #726 Alabama
TIME:    12/12/2020 – 8:00p EST
SPREAD:   Clemson -2
TOTAL:      144

The Clemson Tigers (4-0) face the Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1) for a neutral court matchup at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST. Both teams are coming off of big victories in their last game. Alabama won by a score of 88-71 over Providence on Dec. 2, while Clemson won 67-51 at home against Maryland on Wednesday.

CLEMSON TIGERS

The Clemson Tigers are averaging 69.0 ppg on 44.1% shooting from the field. The Tigers are averaging 8.0 three-pointers per game on 33.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Clemson has been led by Aamir Simms (13.0 ppg, 3.8 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.5 SPG), Nick Honor (10.0 ppg, 1.8 APG, 2.3 SPG), Al-Amir Dawes (9.3 ppg, 2.0 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.8 SPG), and Clyde Trapp (5.3 ppg, 5.0 RPG, 2.3 APG).

ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE

The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 79.8 ppg on 42.1% shooting from the field. The Crimson Tide are averaging 10.2 three-pointers per game on 31.8% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Alabama has been led by Jahvon Quinerly (15.3 ppg, 1.5 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.0 SPG), John Petty Jr. (14.8 ppg, 5.3 RPG, 2.3 APG), Jaden Shackelford (14.0 ppg, 6.5 RPG, 1.8 APG), and Herbert Jones (11.8 ppg, 7.0 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.3 SPG).

TRENDS(covers.com)

CLEMSON

• Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
• The Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
• The Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.

ALABAMA

• Under is 4-0 in Crimson Tide last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 7-1 in Crimson Tide last 8 Saturday games.
• Over is 5-1 in Crimson Tide last 6 neutral site games.
• Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight-up win.

CLEMSON vs ALABAMA PREDICTION

The Clemson Tigers have started the year really well as they should since they have most of their starters back from last season. Alabama is a team that can score but Clemson is a team that plays good defense. This game is going to come down to how well Clemson rebounds and guards the perimeter. Alabama has the rebounding advantage however Clemson defends the 3-ball very well allowing around 30% shooting and 5 per game. The Bookie is rolling with the undervalued Clemson Tigers in this one.  

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:         Clemson ML +115
Fade the Public:  Clemson
Sharp Action:      Clemson 

Risk 3 Units to win 3.45 Units on Clemson to win.