Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Clemson vs San Francisco NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Daytona Beach.
Clemson vs San Francisco Prediction
Planning on watching today's Tigers and Dons game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Dons hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on CBSS. Clemson comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144.5 points.
Clemson vs. San Francisco Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Clemson Tigers at San Francisco Dons
- Where: Daytona Beach at Ocean Center
- Date: Monday, November 25th
- Betting Odds CLMSN -2, CLMSN -131 | SF +109 O/U 144.5
Tigers Preview: Will Clemson Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Clemson improved to 4-0 on the season with a 79-51 win over Radford on Thursday. The Tigers, who were -21.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points (130) fell short of the 144-point O/U line.
After leading 38-26 at halftime, Clemson clamped down defensively, allowing just 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Clemson's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points with a field goal percentage of 51% (25/49). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.2%, thanks in part to their 47.8% shooting from beyond the arc (11/23). They also connected on 81.8% of their free throws, hitting 18 of 22 attempts.
Chauncey Wiggins led the way with 16 points, shooting 63.6% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Dillon Hunter and Ian Schieffelin each added 15 points, with Schieffelin hitting both of his three-point attempts and grabbing 9 rebounds. Clemson finished with 12 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the win.
Tigers Team Defense
Even with Clemson shooting 51% from the field, the Tigers managed just 51 points in their last game. They were 14/26 (53%) on two-point shots.
From beyond the arc, Clemson hit 11/23 threes, shooting 47%. They also went 18/22 from the free-throw line, an 81% clip. The Tigers gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Dons Preview: Does San Francisco Stand a Chance at Home?
San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games
The Dons dropped a 68-64 decision to Memphis on Thursday, November 21st. San Francisco, who were -2 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 132 fell well short of the O/U line of 154.
San Francisco seemed in control early, leading 31-22 at halftime. However, they allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33, leading to the loss.
Dons Offense Breakdown
San Francisco struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 21.4% from beyond the arc, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.
Malik Thomas led the Dons with 25 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 25% from three. Dain Dainja contributed 18 points on 60% shooting, while PJ Haggerty added 13 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.
Dons Team Defense
San Francisco's defense was strong, holding their opponent to 68 points on just 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 42%, with the opposition making 14 of 33 attempts.
The Dons were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot only 21%, hitting 6 of 28 attempts. San Francisco also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 18 for 66%.
Tigers vs Dons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Clemson has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 74 points per game.
- In their last three games at home, the Dons have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Dons have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. San Francisco posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Clemson vs San Francisco Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: San Francisco +2 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.