In this article we will formulate a Virginia vs Clemson prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Virginia Cavaliers are 14-14 (7-10) this year after they defeated Wake Forest by a score of 83-75 in their last game. Virginia led 44-33 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Cavaliers shot 55.8% from the field, 45.5% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Isaac McKneely led Virginia with 27 points and five assists, while Dai Dai Ames added 14 points and three assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Cavaliers lost to North Carolina by a score of 81-66 and Duke by a score of 80-62. Virginia has won four of their last six games and they are currently ninth in the ACC standings with a 7-10 record. Virginia has scored 65.2 points per game and they have allowed 66.4 points against per game, while also averaging 29.8 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game this season. Isaac McKneely is averaging 14.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Elijah Saunders is averaging 10.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game this year. Virginia is shooting 45% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 37.5% on three pointers this season.
Clemson Tigers Betting Preview
The Clemson Tigers are 23-5 (15-2) this season after they defeated Notre Dame by a score of 83-68 in their last game. Clemson led 41-31 at halftime and they added 42 points in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 47.6% from the field, 39.1% on three pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Ian Schieffelin led Clemson with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Viktor Lakhin added 18 points and five assists in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Tigers defeated SMU by a score of 79-69 and Florida State by a score of 72-46. Clemson has won five games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the ACC standings with a 15-2 record. Clemson has scored 77.7 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points against per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Chase Hunter is averaging 16.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Ian Schieffelin is averaging 12.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Clemson is shooting 47% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 38.9% on three pointers this season.
Why Virginia will beat Clemson
- Virginia has won 15 of its last 16 games against Clemson.
- Virginia has won the first half in six of its last seven home games against Clemson at John Paul Jones Arena.
Why Clemson will beat Virginia
- Clemson has won each of its last 10 day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Virginia has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Clemson has won the first half in each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia’s last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents at John Paul Jones Arena have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
- Five of Clemson’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
Virginia vs Clemson Prediction
Clemson rolls into this matchup as one of the top teams in the ACC and they are ranked #13 in the nation, but they are on the road for this game. The Tigers have won five games in a row and they have allowed 69 points or fewer in four straight. Virginia has dropped two of their last three games and they are just 2-5 in their last seven home games. The Cavaliers are shooting 45% from the field this year, but they have actually been decent on offense in recent weeks, as they have scored at least 71 points in six of their last eight games. Virginia has been a great team in regards to the over in recent weeks and I like it again here, as I expect this game to be played at a decent pace. Take the over here.