Clemson Tigers vs Florida A&M Rattlers Matchup

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

Florida A&M vs Clemson Prediction

The Rattlers and Tigers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Tigers will host the game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Clemson being favored by -31.5 over Florida A&M.

Florida A&M vs. Clemson Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Florida A&M Rattlers at Clemson Tigers
Where: Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds CLMSN -31.5, FLAM +8000 | CLMSN -50000 O/U 141.5

Rattlers Preview: Will Florida A&M Win on the Road?

Florida A&M’s recent game against the Gators on Tuesday, November 19th, ended in an 84-60 loss. Playing on the road, the Rattlers were heavy underdogs, entering the game at +36. Despite the loss, they managed to cover the spread.

Florida A&M struggled early, trailing 46-22 at halftime, but they matched the Gators’ 38 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.

Rattlers Offense Breakdown

Florida A&M struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 60 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. They hit only 23.8% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-21 from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was 40%.

Will Richard led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 33.3% from three. Walter Clayton Jr. added 17 points and 5 assists, hitting 42.9% of his threes. The Rattlers managed just 5 assists as a team and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.

Rattlers Team Defense

Florida A&M's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 41% from the field on 28 of 68 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 18 for 34 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Florida A&M's defense held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 10 made threes on 34 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18, shooting 69%. The Rattlers gave up 19 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Secure a Win at Home?

Clemson picked up a 75-67 win over Penn State on Tuesday, November 26th. The Tigers were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points came in at 142, under the 150.5 O/U line.

Leading 38-36 at halftime, Clemson scored 37 points in the 2nd half while holding Penn State to 31 points.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Clemson's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 47.4% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.

Ace Baldwin Jr. led the way with 20 points and 11 assists, while Ian Schieffelin added 18 points and 13 rebounds. Chase Hunter contributed 17 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Clemson's defensive efforts, they couldn't stop their opponent from scoring 67 points. The Tigers allowed a 43% shooting performance, with the other team making 25 of their 57 field goal attempts.

From beyond the arc, Clemson's defense gave up 9 three-pointers on 19 attempts, with the opponent shooting 47% from three-point range. Clemson also put the other team on the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 of their attempts, shooting 80%.

Rattlers vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Florida A&M has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 57 points per game.
Through their last ten home contests, the Tigers offense has averaged 74 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Clemson posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rattlers have gone 3-0 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.