Will the Gamecocks cover as a small home underdog when they take on No. 25 Clemson at 7:00 p.m. ET? Or will the Tigers cover the small number as a road favorite in tonight’s Clemson vs. South Carolina matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Clemson Tigers (-2) at South Carolina Gamecocks (+2); o/u 133.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
Clemson vs. South Carolina Public Betting: Bettors Laying Points
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 72% of public bettors are currently backing Clemson when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Lakhin double-doubles on Saturday
Viktor Lakhin totaled 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday’s 87-82 OT loss to Memphis. Lahkin delivered an impressive performance in this matchup against Memphis, recording his second double-double of the season and a season-high mark in points. Lakhin has been very consistent overall this season, scoring in double figures in seven of his 11 appearances to date.
Pringle contributes 19 points
Nick Pringle contributed 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes during Saturday’s 73-53 win over USC Upstate. Not only did Pringle set a new season-high in points, but he did it while hitting 80 percent of his shots from the floor. The center is in the midst of a career year, and the Gamecocks figure to continue to rely on him heavily on their front court.
Clemson vs. South Carolina CBB Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Clemson’s last 14 games when playing South Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Clemson’s last 6 games when playing on the road against South Carolina
South Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of South Carolina’s last 14 games when playing Clemson
Clemson vs. South Carolina CBB Prediction:
Take the under. In the last 10 meetings between these two teams, the under is 9-1. In fact, these two teams haven’t cashed an over ticket since December 22, 2018. That’s a span of five straight meetings. The under has also hit in five of Clemson’s last seven games and in four out of South Carolina’s last five meetings.
Clemson vs. South Carolina College Hoops Prediction: UNDER 133.5