GAME:  #613 NC State vs #614 Clemson
TIME:    1/5/2021 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD:   Clemson -5
TOTAL:      135.5

The North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-1, 2-0) has an ACC road game against the #19 Clemson Tigers (8-1, 2-1) at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST. Clemson won their last game at Miami by a score of 66-65 and NC State defeated Boston College 79-76 in their last outing. These teams met twice last season with each team winning on their home court by a score of 81-70 at Clemson and 60-54 at NC State. 

NC STATE WOLFPACK

The NC State Wolfpack is averaging 81 points per game on 49.2% field goal shooting adding 7.6 threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Wolfpack are allowing only 64.7 points per game on 43.1% field-goal shooting on the defensive end while allowing only 31.5% from 3. NC State is forcing 20.4 turnovers and adding 5.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game on the defensive end.

CLEMSON TIGERS

The Clemson Tigers are averaging 67.7 points per game on 42.4% field goal shooting adding 8.1 three-pointers per game on 34% shooting from deep.  The Tigers are allowing 56.2 points per game on 38.7% field-goal shooting and only 29% from three-point range on the defensive end. Clemson is forcing 18.4 turnovers per game and heading 6.7 steals and 3.6 blocks per game on defense.

 TRENDS(covers.com)

NC STATE

• Over is 4-0 in Wolfpack’s last 4 games as an underdog.
• Over is 4-0 in Wolfpack’s last 4 games as a road underdog.
• Over is 5-0 in Wolfpack’s last 5 road games following three or more consecutive home games.
• Over is 5-0 in Wolfpack’s last 5 Tuesday games.
• Wolfpack is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

CLEMSON

• Over is 7-1 in the Tiger’s last 8 Tuesday games.
• The Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
• The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
• The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

NC STATE vs CLEMSON PREDICTION

Clemson Tigers are off to a great start this season but NC State is also. Clemson has a few big wins(Purdue, Maryland, V. Tech) whereas NC State has only beat UNC. These teams both return most of the roster from last season but NC State has the edge with more returning juniors/senior starters. Clemson plays North Carolina on Saturday which puts them in a look-ahead spot which could have them less focused for this game. NC State needs a win against a ranked opponent and this will be one of their best opportunities. Clemson plays great defense but they struggle offensively against good defensive teams. NC State has plenty of offense to be able to stay in this game and possibly win outright. The Bookie is rolling with the NC State Wolfpack to cover the spread. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:          NC State +5 / Over 135.5
Fade the Public:  Clemson/ Under
Sharp Action:      NC State / Over