Clemson Tigers vs Saint Francis U Red Flash Matchup

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

Saint Francis U vs Clemson Prediction

Looking to win big? The Red Flash and Tigers face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Tigers are hosting the game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Clemson is favored by -30 vs. Saint Francis U.

Saint Francis U vs. Clemson Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Saint Francis U Red Flash at Clemson Tigers
Where: Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds CLMSN -30, STFPA +7000 | CLMSN -50000 O/U 146.5

Red Flash Preview: Do the Red Flash Have What it Takes on the Road?

Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games

Saint Francis U opened their season with an 87-57 road loss to Dayton on Monday. Entering the game as +22.5 point underdogs, the Red Flash failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 137.

After trailing 40-28 at halftime, Saint Francis U struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47.

Red Flash Offense Breakdown

Saint Francis U's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 37.9% (22/58). Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they hit only 28.6% from three-point range (6/21).

At the free-throw line, they shot 63.6% (7/11), and managed just 5 offensive rebounds. Zed Key and Jeremy Clayville led the team with 14 points each, with Clayville hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.

Red Flash Team Defense

Saint Francis U's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to make 31 of 68 shots.

Inside the arc, the Red Flash gave up 23 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. From three-point range, the opponent hit 8 of 32 shots, or 25%. Saint Francis U also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 68%. The Red Flash allowed 17 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Clemson opened their season with a 91-64 win over Charleston Southern on Monday. The Tigers, playing at home, were -21.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 143.

After leading 48-24 at halftime, Clemson scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40, showing a more balanced but less dominant performance after the break.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Clemson's offense put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They connected on 52.4% of their three-point attempts, going 11-for-21 from deep, while hitting 47.7% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 24 attempts, good for 66.7%.

Chase Hunter and Myles Foster each scored 17 points, with Hunter hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and Foster going 2-for-2 from beyond the arc. Daylen Berry added 14 points and 5 assists, and Lamar Oden Jr. contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds. Clemson also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Clemson's defensive efforts, they allowed 64 points on 49% shooting from the field. The opposing team connected on 32 of their 65 attempts.

Clemson gave up 11 threes, with the other team shooting 52% from beyond the arc. They also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 16 free throws.

Red Flash vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Red Flash offense has averaged 60 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Saint Francis U posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
The Tigers are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
As the betting underdog, the Red Flash have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Saint Francis U posted a straight up mark of 0-10 in these matchups.
The Tigers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.