Clemson Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats Matchup

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

Kentucky vs Clemson Prediction

Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Tigers face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN. The Tigers are hosting the game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. In this non-conference matchup, Kentucky is favored by -1.5 against Clemson. The over/under for the game is 157 points.

Kentucky vs. Clemson Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Kentucky Wildcats at Clemson Tigers
  • Where: Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum
  • Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
  • Betting Odds UK -1.5, UK -145 | CLMSN +111 O/U 157

Wildcats Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Kentucky?

Kentucky improved to 7-1 on the season with a 105-76 win over Georgia State on Friday. The Wildcats were heavy favorites, but they didn’t cover the -31.5 spread. The game’s total points reached 181, surpassing the O/U line of 162.

Leading 48-33 at halftime, Kentucky scored 57 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 105 points while shooting 59.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 80.5% shooting on two-point attempts. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.9% of their threes, but made up for it with an 81.8% performance from the free-throw line.

The Wildcats dished out 23 assists, with Lamont Butler contributing 6 of them to go along with his 17 points. Cesare Edwards led the team with 21 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, while Jaxson Robinson and Zarique Nutter each added 19 points.

Wildcats Team Defense

Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 33 of their 41 two-point attempts, an impressive 80% shooting.

From beyond the arc, Kentucky's defense held the other team to 26% shooting, with 7 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws at an 81% rate.

Tigers Preview: Will the Tigers Defense Show Up at Home?

Clemson improved to 7-1 on the season with an 86-58 win over Florida A&M on Friday. The Tigers were heavy favorites at -32.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the 142-point O/U line.

Leading 38-32 at halftime, Clemson clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Rattlers to 26 points while scoring 48 of their own.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Clemson's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts and 36% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 17-for-20, good for 85%.

Roderick Coffee III contributed 6 assists and 5 rebounds, while also hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Chase Hunter led the team with 16 points, and Chauncey Wiggins went 3-for-4 from three, finishing with 15 points.

Tigers Team Defense

Even with Clemson allowing 58 points, their defense struggled, giving up 50% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 30 of their 60 shots.

Inside the arc, Clemson's defense allowed 21 of 35 shots to fall, a 60% success rate. From three-point range, the other team went 9/25, shooting 36%. Clemson also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws, an 85% rate. Clemson gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Kentucky has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 84 points per game.
  • Across their last five home contests, Clemson has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 74 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Kentucky has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 8-2 straight up.

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