The Clemson Tigers (16-15, 10-11 ACC) go head-to-head against the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles (26-5, 16-4 ACC) in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney at Greensboro Coliseum. The game can be seen on ESPN at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles ATS Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they beat the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 69-64. One of Clemson’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-19 (94.7 percent), while the Hurricanes were just 5-7 (71.4 percent). Aamir Simms had a good outing for Clemson, contributing 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Seminoles had no trouble getting past the Boston College Eagles in their last game, 80-62. The Seminoles had a solid turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 16.7) and held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.4 (below the 30.4 mark opponents have averaged against Florida State this season). With 14 points and five rebounds, Florida State’s Dominik Olejniczak put together a good performance.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the country’s top rebounding teams square off. The Seminoles are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.5 percent. Meanwhile, Clemson ranks 45th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.5 percent.
Clemson vs. Florida State Betting Pick
Prediction: ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
Florida State ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.2) while Clemson ranks 191st (2.4).
The Tigers rank 40th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while the Seminoles rank 180th (21.1).
Florida State ranks 14th in steals per game (8.8) while Clemson ranks 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Seminoles rank 145th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Tigers rank 227th (33.7).
Florida State ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Clemson ranks 75th (11.6).
The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Clemson has defeated opponents by an average of 2.4 points.
During their last five games, the Seminoles have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).