In today’s ACC college basketball matchup, the Duke Blue Devils will take on the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum. Let’s take a look at the best college basketball betting picks and betting trends, then give our Duke vs Clemson prediction for today’s game.
Duke vs Clemson game info
No. 7 Duke Blue Devils (19-4, 9-3 ACC) vs Clemson Tigers (12-11, 4-8 ACC)
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022
Hour: 8 p.m. ET
Site: Littlejohn Coliseum – Clemson, Carolina del Sur
Coverage: ACCN
Duke vs Clemson College Basketball Betting Odds and Picks
All Duke vs Clemson college basketball betting odds can be found at bet online
money line: DUKE: (-280) | CLEM: (+235)
Point difference: DUQUE: -6 (-110) | CLEM: +6 (-110)
Total: 141.5 — More than: (-110) | Low: (-110)
Duke vs Clemson College Basketball Betting Preview
Although Duke’s most recent game was a one-point home loss to unranked Virginia, Duke has still been hot of late. Of his four losses this season, only one was for more possession. Even that game was decided by only five points. Fact is, this Duke team is tough to beat. They may not always have the prettiest wins, but the recipe for beating them has been incredibly difficult for anyone in the ACC to duplicate this season. In their last meeting, Clemson came close to Duke, trailing by just two points. Can Clemson replicate their strong performance and possibly pick up a home win, or will Duke let it be known that it was just a fluke?
To say that Clemson has struggled recently would be an understatement. The Tigers have won just three of their last 10 games and are currently riding a two-game winning streak. Clemson’s problem has been their defense. In their last 10 games, they have held opponents to fewer than 70 points just four times. In those four games, Clemson is 3-1. That will be the key to beating Duke. If Clemson can keep this potent offense below 70, they have a great chance for a win. Unfortunately, such a task is much easier said than done.
Duke vs Clemson College Basketball Betting Trends
- Duke is 10-5 against the spread (ATS) in their last 15 games.
- Under is 4-2 in Duke’s last 6 games.
- Duke is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games against Clemson.
- Clemson is 2-6 in their last 8 games.
- Clemson is 4-12 in its last 16 home games against Duke.
Duke vs Clemson Prediction | College Basketball Betting Picks
This game could go many different ways. In their last meeting, Duke outscored Clemson 71-69 at home. The good news for Clemson is that Duke is unlikely to shoot 50% from three, while Clemson is limited to just one free throw attempt again. The bad news for Clemson is that Duke came off slow and it seemed like they were just going through the motions. If there’s one thing we know about Duke with Coach K, it’s that there’s no way it’s going to happen again.
The margin and total line are difficult to predict due to so many variables that will likely change in this matchup. Expect this game to look and feel very different from the previous one. Both teams should play much less sloppily at both ends of the floor. However, at the end of the day, Duke is a much better team. It’s likely to be close most of the time, since that’s how the ACC has historically worked across the board, but bet Duke to win this game without breaking a sweat.
Our Duke vs Clemson college basketball betting prediction tonight will be Duke WINS at bet online.
For what it’s worth, he ESPN Matchup Predictor gives Duke a 70.5% chance of winning.
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