Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Penn State vs Clemson NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Daytona Beach.
Penn State vs Clemson Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Nittany Lions and Tigers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Clemson is favored by -1 against Penn State in a non-conference matchup.
Penn State vs. Clemson Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Penn State Nittany Lions at Clemson Tigers
- Where: Daytona Beach at Ocean Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 26th
- Betting Odds CLMSN -1, PENNST -111 | CLMSN -110 O/U 152.5
Nittany Lions Preview: Will the Penn State Defense Show Up on the Road?
Penn State Nittany Lions Recent Game/Games
Penn State picked up an 85-66 win over Fordham on Monday, November 25th, in a home game where they were -16.5 point favorites. The Nittany Lions covered the spread, but the combined points of 151 just missed the over/under line of 151.5.
Penn State led 42-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Fordham 43-32 to secure the win.
Nittany Lions Offense Breakdown
Penn State's offense put up 85 points in their latest game, shooting 52.6% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. Their two-point shooting was strong at 58.1%, while they hit 35.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 14 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 62.5%, going 20 for 32.
Nick Kern Jr. led the way with 20 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Zach Hicks added 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range. Puff Johnson, Jackie Johnson III, and Josh Rivera each contributed 15 points, with Puff Johnson making 2 of 3 from deep.
Nittany Lions Team Defense
Despite giving up 66 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts.
From beyond the arc, Penn State held their opponent to 5/14 shooting, or 35%. However, they gave up 12 offensive rebounds, providing additional scoring opportunities.
Tigers Preview: Will Clemson Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Clemson picked up a 70-55 road win over San Francisco on Monday, November 25th. The Tigers, who were -2.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points ended at 125, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.
After trailing 29-24 at halftime, Clemson turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dons 46-26. The Tigers’ defense clamped down, allowing just 26 points after the break.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Clemson put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 41.2% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-17, and connected on 70% of their free throws, making 7-of-10.
Ian Schieffelin led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds, though he struggled from deep, missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Dillon Hunter was efficient from three, hitting 3-of-4, and finished with 11 points and 6 rebounds.
Tigers Team Defense
Defensively, Clemson held their opponent to just 55 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Tigers gave up 12 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Clemson's defense conceded 8 threes on 24 attempts, with the opponent shooting 33%. They also sent the other team to the line 7 times, where they made all their free throws. Clemson allowed 5 offensive rebounds.
Nittany Lions vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three road games, Penn State has averaged 71 points per game while allowing 66. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-0-1.
- 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.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Nittany Lions have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-2-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Tigers have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Penn State vs Clemson Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Clemson -1 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.