The No. 3 seed Clemson Tigers (26-5, 18-2 ACC) are favored by 7.5 points in their ACC Tournament matchup against the No. 6 seed SMU Mustangs (23-9, 13-7 ACC) on Thursday at Spectrum Center, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The winner will move one step closer to earning an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket. The matchup’s point total is 143.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Clemson Cover -7.5 vs SMU -105
Clemson vs. SMU betting lines
- Clemson moneyline odds to win: -312
- SMU moneyline odds to win: +248
- Spread: Clemson (-7.5)
- Total: 143
Clemson statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- On offense, the Tigers have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 76.4 points per contest over that span compared to the 77.1 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Clemson’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has given up 64.0 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 65.7 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Tigers are trending down from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 7.7 threes per game and shooting 35.3% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 8.7 makes and 37.8% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Clemson betting records this season
- ATS Record: 20-11-0 (Home: 10-7-0; Away: 8-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 8-7-0 (As Favorite: 16-9-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 16-15-0 (Home: 11-6-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 22-3 (Home: 13-2; Away: 8-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-2 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 (63rd in nation) | 42.8 (115th) | 32.5 (150th) | 29.4 (70th) | 14.8 (94th) | 9.9 (58th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Clemson vs. SMU? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
SMU statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- While the Mustangs are putting up 80.8 points per game in 2024-25, they have fallen short of that over their last 10 games, amassing 76.4 points per contest.
- SMU is giving up 72.1 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.6 points allowed.
- The Mustangs are sinking 7.6 treys per contest over their last 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (8.0). Additionally, they own a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (37.6%) compared to their season average from three-point land (38.3%).
SMU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-17-0 (Home: 7-10-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 15-12-0; As Underdog: 0-5-0)
- O-U-P: 17-15-0 (Home: 11-6-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 23-4 (Home: 12-2; Away: 7-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-3; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.3 (28th in nation) | 41.1 (43rd) | 34.7 (48th) | 29.1 (62nd) | 15.8 (52nd) | 11.5 (218th) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
