Kentucky vs. Clemson Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 3

Published 7:28 pm Monday, December 2, 2024

Tuesday’s contest between the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats (7-0) and Clemson Tigers (7-1) going head-to-head at Littlejohn Coliseum has a projected final score of 79-75 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Kentucky, who is listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will start at 9:30 PM ET on December 3.

According to our computer prediction, Kentucky projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup against Clemson. The over/under is listed at 155.5, and the two teams are projected to fall short of that total.

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Kentucky vs. Clemson Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
  • Time: 9:30 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN
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  • Where: Clemson, South Carolina
  • Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum
  • Line: Kentucky -2.5
  • Point total: 155.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Kentucky -138, Clemson +115

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Kentucky vs. Clemson Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Kentucky 79, Clemson 75

Spread & Total Prediction for Kentucky vs. Clemson

  • Pick ATS: Kentucky (-2.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (155.5)

Kentucky’s record against the spread so far this season is 4-3-0, while Clemson’s is 4-4-0. The Wildcats are 5-2-0 and the Tigers are 4-4-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams score an average of 176.1 points per game, 20.6 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Kentucky Performance Insights

  • The Wildcats outscore opponents by 28.6 points per game (scoring 96.7 points per game to rank first in college basketball while allowing 68.1 per outing to rank 115th in college basketball) and have a +200 scoring differential overall.
  • Kentucky wins the rebound battle by 8.3 boards on average. It collects 40.7 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.4 per outing.
  • Kentucky makes 11.1 three-pointers per game (12th in college basketball) while shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc (41st in college basketball). It is making 4.7 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 6.4 per game while shooting 25.0%.
  • The Wildcats rank second in college basketball by averaging 113.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 26th in college basketball, allowing 79.8 points per 100 possessions.
  • Kentucky has committed 2.0 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 9.7 (45th in college basketball action) while forcing 11.7 (222nd in college basketball).

Clemson Performance Insights

  • The Tigers put up 79.4 points per game (113th in college basketball) while giving up 62.9 per outing (28th in college basketball). They have a +132 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 16.5 points per game.
  • Clemson prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 7.4 boards. It grabs 35.3 rebounds per game (91st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 27.9.
  • Clemson connects on 1.6 more threes per contest than the opposition, 9.0 (95th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4.
  • Clemson wins the turnover battle by 2.8 per game, committing 11.1 (135th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.9.

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