Clemson at Miami College Basketball Game Picks 2/13/2019

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

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The Clemson Tigers head to Watsco Center to take on the Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The opening line for this game has Clemson as 2.5 point favorites.

Clemson comes into this game with an overall record of 15-8. They currently have a point differential of 6.4 as they are averaging 70.4 points per game while giving up 64.0 per contest. Miami has an overall record of 10-13. They are averaging 73.1 points per game and surrendering 70.9, good for a point differential of 2.3.

Valuable Clemson Tigers Betting Trends

The Clemson Tigers are 10-13-0 against the spread this season

The Clemson Tigers are 10-13-0 against the over/under this year

Important Miami Hurricanes Betting Trends

The Miami Hurricanes are 9-14-0 against the spread this season

The Miami Hurricanes are 9-13-1 against the over/under this year

Key Clemson Tigers Injuries

11/09/18 F Malik William Concussion is out indefinitely

Key Miami Hurricanes Injuries

12/13/18 F Deng Gak Knee is out for season
01/29/19 F Dewan Hernandez Eligibility is out for season

Player Spotlight

Marcquise Reed comes into this game averaging 18.9 points per contest while playing 34.3 minutes per night this year. He grabs 5.1 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is 82%. Elijah Thomas averages 12.9 points per contest in 24.5 minutes per game. He averages 1.2 assists per game and 7.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 66% for the season while his free throw percentage is 66%.

Player Spotlight

Chris Lykes scores 16.9 points per contest while playing 33.7 minutes per game. He hauls in 2.6 rebounds per contest and has 3.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 77%. Zach Johnson averages 13.1 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 31.5 minutes per game. He also brings in 3.1 rebounds per game and has 2.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 41% and his free throw percentage is 66%.

Useful Team Statistics

Clemson averages 70.4 points per contest, which is 247th in D-1. Their average scoring margin is 6.4 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a unit, which has them ranked 65th. From 3-point territory they shoot 33%, which is good for 259th in the nation. They average 34.7 boards per contest and 12.3 assists per game, which ranks them 220th and 262nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 127th with 13.6 per game. The Tigers allow 64.0 points per contest, which is 22nd in the NCAA. They also surrender a 41% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 51st and 258th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 30.8 rebounds a game which ranks 15th, and they allow 9.7 assists per game which puts them in 7th place in the country. They force 14.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 216th in Division 1.

Useful Team Statistics

Miami is 170th in the nation with 73.1 points per contest this season. They are 179th in the country in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 2.3. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 172nd in the NCAA. They are 280th in D-1 in rebounding with 33.6 boards per contest and 235th in assists per game with 12.8. The Hurricanes are 266th in turnovers per contest with 12.2. The Hurricanes give up 70.9 points per game, which ranks them 168th in Division 1. Their defense surrenders a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 239th and 163rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 281st with 14.5 dimes allowed per game and 240th with 36.0 boards surrendered per contest. The Hurricanes are 200th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 13.7 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Tigers are 166th in the nation in offensive rating with 104.2. In terms of pace they are 280th in the country with 67.6 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 109th. As a team they are 96th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 236th in Division 1. Clemson is 63rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.8 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Miami is 236th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions. The Hurricanes are 148th in the country in offensive rating with 105.1. In terms of pace they are 209th in Division 1 with 69.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 137th. As a team they are 127th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 43% of their shots, ranking 62nd in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Clemson/Miami college basketball game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Clemson -2.5

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