Saturday’s contest between the No. 13 Clemson Tigers (23-5, 15-2 ACC) and Virginia Cavaliers (14-14, 7-10 ACC) going head to head at John Paul Jones Arena has a projected final score of 73-65 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Clemson, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will tip off at 12 p.m. ET on March 1.

Based on our computer prediction, Clemson is projected to cover the point spread (6.5) against Virginia. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 130.5 total.

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Clemson vs. Virginia Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN2
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• Where: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Venue: John Paul Jones Arena
• Line: Clemson -6.5
• Point total: 130.5
• Moneyline (to win): Clemson -275, Virginia +220

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Clemson vs. Virginia Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Clemson 73, Virginia 65

Spread & Total Prediction for Clemson vs. Virginia

• Pick ATS: Clemson (-6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (130.5)

Clemson’s record against the spread so far this season is 18-10-0, and Virginia’s is 13-15-0. The Tigers are 15-13-0 and the Cavaliers are 19-9-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams score 142.9 points per game, 12.4 more points than this matchup’s total. Clemson has an 8-2 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall in the past 10 games. Virginia has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Clemson Performance Insights

• The Tigers average 77.7 points per game (84th in college basketball) while giving up 66.5 per outing (39th in college basketball). They have a +312 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 11.2 points per game.
• Clemson records 32.3 rebounds per game (164th in college basketball) while allowing 29.8 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.5 boards per game.
• Clemson knocks down 9.2 three-pointers per game (56th in college basketball), 2.1 more than its opponents (7.1).
• The Tigers average 102.8 points per 100 possessions (36th in college basketball), while giving up 88.0 points per 100 possessions (57th in college basketball).
• Clemson has committed 9.9 turnovers per game (50th in college basketball play), 2.5 fewer than the 12.4 it forces on average (91st in college basketball).

Virginia Performance Insights

• The Cavaliers have a -34 scoring differential, falling short by 1.2 points per game. They’re putting up 65.2 points per game, 352nd in college basketball, and are giving up 66.4 per outing to rank 37th in college basketball.
• The 27.3 rebounds per game Virginia accumulates rank 353rd in college basketball, 2.4 fewer than the 29.7 its opponents grab.
• Virginia connects on 8.4 three-pointers per game (102nd in college basketball) at a 37.5% rate (31st in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 its opponents make, shooting 34.6% from deep.
• Virginia and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Cavaliers commit 9.2 per game (17th in college basketball) and force 9.0 (346th in college basketball).

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