Clemson Tigers vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup

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

Clemson vs Pittsburgh Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Panthers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Clemson.

Clemson vs. Pittsburgh Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Clemson Tigers at Pittsburgh Panthers
Where: Pittsburgh at Petersen Events Center
Date: Saturday, January 18th
Betting Odds PITT -2.5, CLMSN +114 | PITT -139 O/U 141.5

Tigers Preview: Can The Tigers Secure a Road Victory?

The Tigers improved to 14-4 on the season with a 70-59 road win over Georgia Tech on Tuesday. Clemson entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread.

After taking a 36-25 lead into halftime, the Tigers matched the Yellow Jackets with 34 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Clemson put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 16-for-20 from the line.

Jaeden Zackery led the way with 21 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 60% from deep. Ian Schieffelin added 16 points and 6 assists, while Baye Ndongo pulled down 12 rebounds to go with his 14 points.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Clemson's defensive efforts, the Tigers couldn't hold their opponent, who managed to score 59 points. Clemson's defense limited them to 35% shooting from the field, with 19 made baskets on 54 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 35%, hitting 7 of their 20 three-point attempts. Clemson also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 73%.

Panthers Preview: Pressure Builds for Pittsburgh as Home Favorites

Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games

Pittsburgh’s season record fell to 12-5 after an 82-70 loss to Florida State on Wednesday. The Panthers were -3 favorites heading into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.

Pitt trailed 28-23 at halftime but saw the game open up in the 2nd half, where they scored 47 points but allowed 54.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Pittsburgh's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.5% overall and 37.1% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, but they connected on 38.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 21 from deep. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 20 of 22 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.

Jamir Watkins led the Panthers with 26 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Jaland Lowe added 22 points and 5 assists, while Malique Ewin contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jorge Diaz Graham was efficient, making 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 17 points in just 18 minutes.

Panthers Team Defense

Despite shooting just 42% from the field, Pittsburgh managed to put up 82 points in their last game. They hit 18 of 37 two-point attempts, good for 48%, and knocked down 6 of 19 from beyond the arc, shooting 31% from three.

The Panthers were aggressive in getting to the line, where they made 28 of 33 free throws, an 84% clip. They also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Tigers are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
Across the Panthers last ten home games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-5-1, while going 4-6 straight-up.
As the betting underdog, the Tigers have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Clemson posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.