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College Basketball Betting Preview: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Clemson Tigers

November 28, 2023



The Clemson Tigers (5-0) and the 23rd-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) will showcase their alerts on the court in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Tuesday, November 28 at 9:30 PM ET. The Crimson Tide are moderately favored to win with a point spread at -10 (-110).


  • Date: November 28, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET

  • Location: Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

  • Coverage: ESPN

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers have been successful in all five of their games so far to kick off the season. They have had a few close calls, but ultimately have taken care of business when they needed to the most. Their most recent win was a 90-69 blowout over the Alcorn State Braves, who are now 1-7 on the season.

Their performances so far this year have shown they could make an impact in the ACC. They are currently led in points by PJ Hall, who is getting 21.4 points per game and is landing 54.8 percent of his shots.

They have done a solid job on both sides of the ball, as they average 79.6 points per game and are allowing 66.8. They shoot 47.5 percent from the field and are handling 35.6 boards off the glass.

They put up an impressive 19.0 assists a game, showing that they move the ball well. They also have a solid defensive presence of 5.4 blocks and 4.4 steals a game.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Crimson Tide got back on track with a 99-91 win over the Oregon Ducks. Previously, the Crimson Tide suffered their first loss of the season against the Ohio State Buckeyes at 92-81.

If they can continue their strong performances, they are on pace to take over the SEC. Consistently having good scoring outputs from Mark Sears (20.3 PPG) will likely have an effect on their future this year.

The Crimson Tide are on fire with 97.8 points per game and are allowing 74.8 from their opponents. They are getting good shot opportunities since they make 54.1 percent of their attempts and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds each time.

They do a solid job moving the ball at 14.7 assists each game and create 4.7 blocks. They also contribute 7.8 steals a game, which should make a difference here. 

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie has the odds showcasing the Alabama Crimson Tide as moderate favorites to win. Looking at market insights, the Crimson Tide have a 79.0 percent chance to succeed.

The Tigers have yet to have a quality test, while the Crimson Tide are in good shape to compete in the SEC. Look for the Crimson Tide to handle them accordingly.

Spooky Express Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -10