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College Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction: Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

January 16, 2024



The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-8) seek to find consistency against the Clemson Tigers (12-4) on Tuesday, January 16, at 9:00 PM ET at the Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina for this great ACC betting opportunity. The Tigers are in good shape to succeed, with a point spread at -11.5 (-110).



Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview

The Yellow Jackets have lost their last five games and are desperate for a win. In fact, the last time they won a game was back on December 22, but then quickly started the losing skid on the 24th. Their most recent defeat was an 84-79 performance against the current seventh-ranked Duke Blue Devils.



Miles Kelly is leading them offensively with 15.6 points a game, but is shooting 35.7 percent from the floor. He also struggles at the foul line with 69.2 percent of success, which could affect the team’s chances at winning.



The Yellow Jackets are averaging 72.8 points per game and are making 42.7 percent of their shots each matchup. They are moving the ball around at a slow rate offensively, with 13.8 assists. If they can improve this number here, they have a better shot at winning.



They are giving up 74.3 points per game, which is slightly more than what they average offensively. They are also chiming in with 39.9 rebounds, 4.5 blocks, and 4.9 steals each matchup.



Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers were finally able to break the three-game losing cycle with a recent win under their belts. This was an 89-78 outing over the Boston College Eagles. Within those losses, they experienced double-digit defeats in every game.



PJ Hall has been great for them this season and a huge component to their success. He is currently averaging 19.4 points a game and making 53.2 percent of his shots. A strong start to this game will make a big difference in the outcome.



The Tigers are getting 80.3 points each matchup and are making 48.5 percent of their attempts. They move the ball slightly better offensively than the Yellow Jackets, with 15.9 assists each occurrence.



They are slowing teams down to 72.2 points a game, offering a decent differential compared to their offense. They also accumulate 37.4 rebounds, 4.9 blocks, and 4.8 steals a game.



Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

Bookmaker is showcasing their odds for this game, with the Clemson Tigers as 4.5-point favorites to potentially win. Looking into market insights, the Tigers have a 91.2 percent chance at winning. Looking at the recent trends, the Tigers are in a good position to win this game to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Clemson Tigers -11.5 (-110)