Kentucky vs Clemson CBB Picks: Bet Tigers (+102) to Win Outright Dec 3
- Get the latest NCAA basketball betting odds at BetUS.com sportsbook!
- The Clemson Tigers can beat the odds when they host the Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night.
- Kentucky’s Koby Brea leads the nation in 3-point shooting percentage.
- Get my top Kentucky vs Clemson predictions ahead.
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The Kentucky Wildcats are a slight road favorite in the college basketball odds as they try to remain unbeaten against the Clemson Tigers in the ACC/SEC Challenge series on Tuesday night.
The Wildcats, ranked fourth in the AP Top 25 and sixth in the coaches’ poll, have scored at least 100 points in four of their seven games and own a victory over Duke on a neutral court. Kentucky is among the national leaders in rebounding and assists.
Unranked Clemson has lost just once in eight games, but comes in with a four-game winning streak that includes a 75-67 triumph against Penn State. The Tigers’ lone loss was at Boise State and they have won all five games at home.
The key for online betting strategy is determining whether Clemson’s solid defense (62.9 points against) can slow down Kentucky’s potent offense (96.7 per game).
We think the Tigers may have the tools to hand the Wildcats their first defeat.
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Kentucky vs Clemson Game Information
- Game: Kentucky (7-0) vs Clemson (7-1)
- Location: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, S.C.
- Day/Time: Tuesday, December 3, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Kentucky vs Clemson Live Stream: TBS.com
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Kentucky vs Clemson Betting Trends
- Kentucky has won 12 of the 16 all-time meetings, including the last in 1997 (76-61).
- The Tigers have hit the team total under in 14 of their last 21 games at home.
- The Wildcats have hit the moneyline in five of their last six road outings.
- Clemson has hit the first half moneyline in 25 of its past 38 contests.
- Kentucky has hit the game total over in 23 of its last 33 games.
Top 3 Kentucky vs Clemson Betting Picks
1. Tigers (+1) Live Home Underdog
Clemson did not shoot the ball well at Boise State in its lone loss, connecting on just 36.8 percent from the field and 6-of-25 from behind the 3-point arc.
The Tigers have been better since, especially from 3-point range where they are draining almost 40 percent on the season. In the win over Penn State last Tuesday, Clemson made 9 of 19 attempts from behind the arc and received a near triple-double from Ian Schieffelin.
Ian Schieffelin had a true stat sheet stuffer night with 18 pts, 13 rebs, 8 asst and four steals in Clemson’s win over Penn State. He was 2 assts short of becoming the first Clemson forward to record a triple double.
— Tim Bourret (@TimBourret) November 27, 2024
Chase Hunter leads the Tigers at 16.4 points per contest and has made 46.5 percent of his 3s. Schieffelin averages 12.5 points and 11.6 rebounds while 6-foot-11 Russian Viktor Lakhin is next at 11.1 and Chauncey Wiggins contributes 9.8.
If Clemson can connect on its 3-point tries, it should be in the game despite Kentucky’s depth advantage and make the Tigers a good bet at home in NCAAB expert picks.
Bet on Clemson (+1) and ML (+102).
2. Wildcats a Value Bet to Win National Title
Kentucky has been better than expected in the early going with a new coach (Mark Pope) and virtually a new roster.
Per Kentucky vs Clemson stats, the Wildcats have six players averaging in double figures. Guard Otega Oweh leads the way at 15.9 points per game (57.1 percent shooting) and Koby Brea (14.1) is one of the nation’s best 3-point bombers.
Lamont Butler (12.4 points) and Jaxson Robinson (12.0) are also major factors for Kentucky, which averages 21.1 assists and 45 rebounds per contest – both among the country’s leaders. Experienced center Amari Williams (10 points, 10 rebounds) is also a major factor.
The Wildcats shot 40.3 percent last Tuesday, but scored 87 in a win over Western Kentucky with 18 points and 10 boards from Andrew Carr.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope: “It wasn’t a great offensive game for our guys and we still scored 87 points. That’s the crazy part, right?”
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) November 27, 2024
We think they could be beaten on Tuesday, but Kentucky is still a good bet at +2200 in the NCAA basketball future odds to win the national championship because of its depth.
3. Under to Hit in Close
Both teams have shown they can put the ball in the basket. But if the game remains close, as expected, it should slow down enough for under bettors to cash at the BetUS sportsbook.
The key will be 3-point shooting. Clemson makes 39.8 percent and Kentucky 38.2. Brea leads the nation at 60.3 percent behind the arc (25-of-41) and Hunter has made 20 for the Tigers.
Koby Brea’s jump shot is poetry in motion. #BBN pic.twitter.com/kBwabzu3Mw
— Chris Beasmore (@CBeasmoreSports) November 27, 2024
It could easily be a game in the 80s, but if every possession becomes important that may lead to something in the 70s. Take the under but tread lightly in NCAAB basketball predictions today.
College Basketball Pick: Under 155½
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Questions of the Day
Who does Kenucky play next?
Gonzaga. The Wildcats will take on the Zags in Seattle on Saturday.
How many games did Clemson win the previous two seasons?
The Tigers went 47-23 the past two seasons and reached the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals last March.
