GAME:  #797 South Carolina vs #798 Clemson
TIME:    12/15/2019 – 5:00p EST
SPREAD:   Clemson -5.5
TOTAL:      138.5
SPORTSBOOK:  5Dimes Sportsbook 

The South Carolina Gamecocks (6-4) head to Littlejohn Coliseum to play Clemson Tigers (5-4).  In their previous games, South Carolina lost 76-56 at home to Houston while Clemson lost 72-53 at Florida State. These teams met last year in South Carolina with Clemson winning by a score of 78-68. They were -3.5 favorites that covered along with a total that was set at 140.5 that went over.

SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS

The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 71 points per game while shooting 43% from the field but only shooting 27% from 3. The Gamecocks are allowing only 66 points per game on 38% field goal shooting while forcing 15 turnovers and adding 5 steals and 3 blocks on defense per game.  The Gamecocks are a strong rebounding team that also averages 10 offensive rebounds per game. The Gamecocks, AJ Lawson has averaged 15.9 points while Maik Kotsar has put up 10 points and 6.1 rebounds.

CLEMSON TIGERS

The Clemson Tigers are averaging 70 points per game while shooting 43% from the field and 34% from 3 averaging 8.8 three-pointers per game. The Tigers allow only 64 points per game on 40% field goal shooting from their opponents on defense. The Tigers are forcing 15 turnovers per game while adding 6.6 steals and 3 blocks per contest. Clemson’s Aamir Simms has averaged 11.3 points and eight rebounds while Tevin Mack has put up 13.8 points and 4.9 rebounds. 

SOUTH CAROLINA vs CLEMSON PREDICTION

Both teams are struggling right now as the Tigers come in on a three-game losing streak and the Gamecocks have lost 3 of their last 5 games. Clemson is going to be hungry for a victory after playing four consecutive tough games. South Carolina shoots most of its shots within the perimeter, where the Tigers defend best. Clemson has the best chance to cover this spread in this non-conference home matchup. 

TRENDS

SOUTH CAROLINA

• The Gamecocks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

CLEMSON

• The Tigers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.
• The Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

• The Favorite is 12-2 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

BETTING ANGLES:

Data Analysis:  Clemson -5.5 / Over 138.5
Fade the Public:  no data / Over 138.5
Sharp Action:    Clemson -5.5 / no data

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