Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction 12-21-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Clemson vs Wake Forest prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 21st at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Clemson Tigers are 9-3 (1-0) this year after they lost to South Carolina by a score of 91-88 in overtime. Clemson scored 54 points in the second half to force overtime, but they allowed 11 points in the extra period for the loss. The Tigers shot 46.9% from the field, 42.9% on three pointers, and 90.5% on free throws in the game. Chase Hunter led Clemson with 27 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Tigers lost to Memphis by a score of 87-82, but they did win the six games before that. Clemson has scored 78.3 points per game and they have allowed 66.8 points against per game, while also averaging 36.8 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Chase Hunter is averaging 16.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Clemson is shooting 45.7% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 37.9% on three pointers this year. 

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 9-3 (1-0) this season after they defeated James Madison by a score of 75-58 in their last game. Wake Forest trailed 32-31 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half for the win. The Demon Deacons shot 50% from the field, 29.2% on three pointers, and 61.5% on free throws in the game. Hunter Sallis led Wake Forest with 27 points and 12 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Demon Deacons defeated Boston College by a score of 72-66, but did lose to Texas A&M before that. Wake Forest has scored 68 points per game and they have allowed 64.3 points against per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 17.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Wake Forest is shooting 42.3% from the field, 72.9% on free throws, and 26.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why Clemson will beat Wake Forest

• Wake Forest has lost 23 of its last 25 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Clemson has won nine of its last 10 games at Littlejohn Coliseum.
• Wake Forest has lost the first half in eight of its last nine day games against AP-ranked opponents.

Why Wake Forest will beat Clemson

• Wake Forest has won eight of its last 10 day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Clemson has lost three of its last four day games at Littlejohn Coliseum.
• Wake Forest has won the first half in each of its last three games against Clemson.

Matchup/League Facts

• Clemson ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.78).
• Clemson ranks 50th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (37.9%).
• Wake Forest ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.5).
• Wake Forest ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (26.6%).

Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction 

Clemson comes into this game ranked #25 in the nation, but they are coming off of two losses against Memphis and South Carolina. The Tigers are scoring over 78 points per game this season, but they have allowed 91 and 87 points in their last two games, albeit both coming in overtime. Wake Forest has won three of their last four games and they do have a win over Michigan earlier in the season. The Demon Deacons are shooting just 42.3% from the field, but their defense has been very solid over their last four games. I think we are going to see a lower scoring game here and I like the under.