The Clemson Tigers (21-8, 13-5 ACC) take on the No. 12 Virginia Cavaliers (21-6, 13-5) Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clemson vs. Virginia odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Tigers covered as 5.5-point road underdogs in their 96-71 victory over North Carolina State on Saturday. Clemson is tied for the 4th-best record in the ACC despite not being ranked.
The Cavaliers lost 71-63 to North Carolina on Saturday as they were unable to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs. Virginia has lost 2 games in a row but has still won 7 of its last 10 games.
This will be the first meeting between Clemson and Virginia this season. The Tigers and the Cavaliers have alternated covering the spread in the last 6 meetings.
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Clemson at Virginia odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clemson +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Virginia -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +6.5 (-115) | Virginia -6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 129.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Clemson at Virginia picks and predictions
Prediction
Virginia 68, Clemson 65
Moneyline
AVOID.
Even with Virginia being 13-1 at home this season, taking the Cavaliers (-270) straight up isn’t advised at the current odds, especially with them losing 2 straight games.
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Against the spread
CLEMSON +6.5 (-115) is the pick in this ACC matchup. The Tigers are playing solid basketball recently and are 11-7 ATS against conference opponents this season.
The Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall and the road team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings between these programs.
Over/Under
With Clemson being a formidable offensive squad, OVER 129.5 (-110) is the lean in this contest. The Tigers average 75.7 points per game (88th in the nation) and they convert 79.5% of their free throws (2nd).
Clemson is 6-1 to the Over in its last 7 road games and 6-0 in its last 6 games overall.
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