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The Memphis Tigers (7-2) and the No. 16 Clemson Tigers (9-1) meet Saturday at Littlejohn Arena. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Memphis vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Tigers of Memphis suffered a stunning 85-72 loss at home against Arkansas State Sunday as an 11.5-point favorite as the Over (152) cashed. Defense has been an assist for the Maui Invitational runners-up, allowing 85 or more points in 3 of the past 5 games. The Over has cashed in 3 straight outings.
The Tigers of Clemson picked up a 65-55 win in the ACC opener as a 4.5-point favorite on the road Dec. 7 as the Under (147.5) connected. The Tigers have allowed 67 or fewer points in 6 straight games, with the Under going 5-1 in that stretch.
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Memphis at Clemson odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 10:04 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Memphis +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Clemson -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Memphis +5.5 (-110) | Clemson -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Memphis at Clemson picks and predictions
Prediction
Clemson 76, Memphis 67
Moneyline
Backing Clemson (-250) will cost you 2½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Even as part of a multi-leg parlay, it’s not a very good value.
PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
CLEMSON -5.5 (-110) is worth a look in this battle of Tigers at Littlejohn Saturday morning.
Memphis +5.5 (-110) proved it can be a very dangerous team, defeating the likes of UConn and Michigan State en route to the Maui Invitational title game. However, since losing to Auburn in the islands, Memphis has dropped 2 of 3 games, while failing to cash in each of the 3 outings.
Over/Under
UNDER 144.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with half-unit play at most.
It’s been all about the Over for Memphis lately, as the defense has struggled. However, Clemson likes to slow down the pace, and it should dictate how this game goes on its home floor. It is slow and methodical on the offensive end, while locking it down defensively, limiting the possessions and point potential of the opposition.
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