Clemson at Alabama odds, picks and predictions
The Clemson Tigers (5-0) take a trip to Tuscaloosa to take on the No. 20 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) Tuesday. Tip-off from Coleman Coliseum is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Clemson vs. Alabama odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Clemson extended its win streak to 5 games with a 90-69 route of the Alcorn State Braves Friday, failing to cover as a 22.5-point favorite. Clemson is a team that moves the rock, averaging 19 assists per game, but the Tigers shoot only 47.5% from the field. The Tigers will face a tough test in this Crimson Tide squad for its 1st road game.
Alabama, the No. 20 team in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll, won 99-91 over the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, but failed to cover as 8.5-point favorites. Alabama continues to have the best scoring offense in the country, averaging 97.8 points per game, but its defense has been subpar to start the year, allowing 74.8 PPG.
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Clemson at Alabama odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:32 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clemson +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Alabama -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +9.5 (-110) | Alabama -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Clemson at Alabama picks and predictions
Prediction
Alabama 88, Clemson 80
Moneyline
PASS.
Alabama should pick up the win in this matchup, but a -500 favorite is never worth the risk of betting on. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
LEAN CLEMSON +9.5 (-110).
This will be Clemson's 1st time playing as the underdog on the season, and I expect the Tigers to be very competitive. Alabama has struggled defensively, allowing 90-plus points in its last 2 games, and I expect that to continue here. Alabama is 0-2 ATS in its last 2 outings and 0-2 ATS in its last 2 meetings with Clemson.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 159.5 (-110).
The Over is 5-1 for Alabama on the season and has hit in 3 consecutive games for the Crimson Tide. The Over has also hit in 3 of Clemson's last 4, including the last 2 games. Clemson's offense averages 79.6 PPG, but should surpass that mark vs. this struggling Alabama defense.
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