Kentucky vs. Clemson Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 3
Published 6:38 pm Monday, December 2, 2024
Tuesday’s contest between the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats (7-0) and Clemson Tigers (7-1) squaring off at Littlejohn Coliseum has a projected final score of 79-75 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Kentucky, who is listed as a slight favorite by our model. The game will start at 9:30 PM ET on December 3.
According to our computer prediction, Kentucky is projected to cover the spread (1.5) against Clemson. The two sides are expected to go under the 155.5 over/under.
Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Kentucky vs. Clemson Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Clemson, South Carolina
- Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum
- Line: Kentucky -1.5
- Point total: 155.5
- Moneyline (to win): Kentucky -134, Clemson +112
Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.
Kentucky vs. Clemson Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Kentucky 79, Clemson 75
Spread & Total Prediction for Kentucky vs. Clemson
- Pick ATS: Kentucky (-1.5)
- Pick OU: Under (155.5)
Kentucky’s record against the spread so far this season is 4-3-0, while Clemson’s is 4-4-0. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Wildcats are 5-2-0 and the Tigers are 4-4-0. The teams score an average of 176.1 points per game, 20.6 more points than this matchup’s total.
Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.
Kentucky Performance Insights
- The Wildcats are outscoring opponents by 28.6 points per game with a +200 scoring differential overall. They put up 96.7 points per game (first in college basketball) and allow 68.1 per outing (115th in college basketball).
- The 40.7 rebounds per game Kentucky averages rank fifth in the country, and are 8.3 more than the 32.4 its opponents grab per contest.
- Kentucky hits 4.7 more threes per game than the opposition, 11.1 (12th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.4.
- The Wildcats score 113.3 points per 100 possessions (second in college basketball), while allowing 79.8 points per 100 possessions (26th in college basketball).
- Kentucky wins the turnover battle by 2.0 per game, committing 9.7 (45th in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.7.
Clemson Performance Insights
- The Tigers have a +132 scoring differential, topping opponents by 16.5 points per game. They’re putting up 79.4 points per game, 113th in college basketball, and are allowing 62.9 per contest to rank 28th in college basketball.
- Clemson ranks 91st in the country at 35.3 rebounds per game. That’s 7.4 more than the 27.9 its opponents average.
- Clemson makes 9.0 three-pointers per game (95th in college basketball) at a 39.6% rate (22nd in college basketball), compared to the 7.4 per game its opponents make, at a 32.4% rate.
- Clemson has committed 11.1 turnovers per game (135th in college basketball), 2.8 fewer than the 13.9 it forces (84th in college basketball).
Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.