Clemson vs Stanford Prediction 1-1-25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Clemson vs Stanford prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 1st 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 10-3 (2-0) this year after they defeated Wake Forest by a score of 73-62 in their last game. Clemson led 40-31 at halftime and was able to get the win, despite scoring just 33 points in the second half. The Tigers shot 39.3% from the field, 32.3% on three-pointers, and 93.8% on free throws in the game. Chase Hunter led Clemson with 16 points and two rebounds, while Jake Heidbreder added 15 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Tigers lost to South Carolina by a score of 91-88 and Memphis by a score of 87-82. Clemson has won seven of their last nine games, including a win over Miami by a score of 65-55 in their first conference game. Clemson has scored 77.9 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Chase Hunter is averaging 16.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Ian Schieffelin is averaging 13.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season. Clemson is shooting 45.2% from the field, 77% on free throws, and 37.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview

The Stanford Cardinal are 9-3 (1-0) this season after they lost to Oregon by a score of 76-61 in their last game. Stanford trailed 36-19 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Cardinal shot 37.1% from the field, 26.7% on three-pointers, and 53.8% on free throws in the game. Maxime Raynaud led Stanford with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Benny Gealer added 10 points and three rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that loss, the Cardinal defeated Merrimack by a score of 74-68 and California by a score of 89-81. Stanford has won three of their last four games, including that 89-81 win over Cal in their first conference game. Stanford has scored 78.1 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 21.4 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Jaylen Blakes is averaging 15.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this season. Stanford is shooting 44.3% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 33.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Clemson will beat Stanford

• Clemson has won 21 of its last 22 Wednesday games at Littlejohn Coliseum.
• Stanford has lost 13 of its last 15 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Clemson has won the first half in eight of its last nine games at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Clemson vs Stanford Prediction 

Clemson comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games in overtime, but they will look to go 3-0 in conference play at home here. Stanford is also looking to stay undefeated in ACC play, but they did just lose by 15 points to Oregon. Stanford has started the season playing very well, but their only win against a power-four opponent came against Cal. Clemson has nice wins over Penn State and Kentucky, and they have played a much more difficult schedule than Stanford has. These two teams are very even when looking at the stats, but Clemson is at home and is the much better team. Take the Tigers here.