The Miami Hurricanes will face the Clemson Tigers on Saturday afternoon in an Atlantic Coast Conference clash between two teams that are unbeaten so far in conference play. Both squads enter this game with impressive records and strong recent results, but only one of these teams can keep their zero in the loss column in the ACC this year. Which team will that be? Continue reading to get my Miami vs Clemson prediction on the hardwood.
Our Miami vs Clemson Pick
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Miami Hurricanes at Clemson Tigers
- Date & Time: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:15 PM ET
- Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, South Carolina
- Broadcast: The CW Network
Key Storylines
- Miami enters this game riding a 10‑game winning streak, posting a 15‑2 overall record and a 4‑0 record in ACC action behind a high‑powered offense averaging 87.8 points per game this season. Their efficiency from the field and ball movement has translated to consistent production on the road.
- Clemson arrives with a 15‑3 mark and an unblemished 9‑0 record at home, thanks to a stout defense that allows just 64.8 points per contest and a balanced offensive attack. The Tigers are a ranked team this week, emerging as one of the ACC’s key contenders. Miami has also earned some national respect thanks to its win streak. While neither team is expected to give Duke much trouble in the ACC this year, games like this are great resume builders for the NCAA Tournament.
- Miami’s leading scorer, Malik Reneau, is averaging roughly 20.4 points per game and has been the focal point of the Hurricanes’ spacing and scoring. Tre Donaldson’s playmaking has added another dimension that opponents must account for.
- Clemson’s offensive contributors like RJ Godfrey and Dillon Hunter provide balanced scoring, though the Tigers tend to play at a slower pace and emphasize defense above all else. No member of the Tigers is averaging 12.5 points per game or more this season and the Tigers will try to use their balance to get a win in this important matchup on Saturday afternoon.
Betting Trends
- Clemson is undefeated at home this season at Littlejohn Coliseum.
- Clemson is 10-6-1 against the spread going into this game.
- Miami comes into this matchup with a 9-7 record against the spread.
- Clemson has gone under the total in 10 of its first 17 games.
- The Hurricanes are 11-4-1 to the over entering Saturday’s play.
Miami vs Clemson Model Projection
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