Boise State Broncos vs Clemson Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Clemson vs Boise State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boise.

Clemson vs Boise State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Broncos. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Broncos at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Boise State is favored by -3 against Clemson in a non-conference matchup.

Clemson vs. Boise State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Clemson Tigers at Boise State Broncos
  • Where: Boise at ExtraMile Arena
  • Date: Sunday, November 17th
  • Betting Odds BOISE -3, CLMSN +135 | BOISE -167 O/U 140.5

Tigers Preview: Can Clemson Pull Off A Win at ExtraMile Arena?

Clemson improved to 2-0 on the season with a 75-62 win over Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday. The Tigers were -22 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the 153-point O/U line.

Clemson led 42-36 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Colonels to just 26 points while scoring 33 themselves.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Clemson put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 28% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, thanks in part to hitting 58.3% of their two-point attempts. The Tigers also grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.

Devontae Blanton led the way with 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, while Chase Hunter and Viktor Lakhin each added 19 points. Lakhin also pulled down 12 rebounds, and Hunter connected on 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Clemson's defense giving up 62 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 21 of those baskets coming inside the arc at a 58% clip. From three-point range, Clemson's defense held their opponent to 7 made threes on 25 attempts, a 28% shooting performance.

At the free-throw line, Clemson's opponent went 12/19, shooting 63%. Clemson also gave up 19 offensive rebounds in this game.

Broncos Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Boise State?

Boise State dropped their season opener, losing 84-73 to San Francisco on Saturday. The Broncos, who were -1.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 145.

Boise State trailed 36-30 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, where they scored 43 points but allowed 48.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Boise State's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they connected on 75.9% of their free throws, going 22 for 29 from the line.

Tyson Degenhart led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall, while Malik Thomas added 22 points in 23 minutes, hitting 61.5% of his shots. Marcus Williams contributed 20 points and 6 assists, knocking down 4 of 5 threes for an 80% shooting mark from deep.

Broncos Team Defense

Boise State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. The Broncos couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts (20/32).

From beyond the arc, Boise State's opponent hit 9 of 23 threes, shooting 39%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 17 attempts for 89%. Boise State gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 75 points per game in these contests.
  • The Broncos are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Broncos have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

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