The No. 5 seed Clemson Tigers (27-6) and the No. 12 seed McNeese Cowboys (27-6) will meet on Thursday at 3:15 p.m. ET in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Clemson is a 7.5-point favorite in the matchup, which airs on truTV. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this 5-12 matchup in the Midwest Region bracket. The matchup’s over/under is 133.5.
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Clemson Cover -7.5 vs McNeese -113
Clemson vs. McNeese betting lines
- Clemson moneyline odds to win: -352
- McNeese moneyline odds to win: +278
- Spread: Clemson (-7.5)
- Total: 133.5
Clemson statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Tigers have been putting up 74 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 76.3 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Clemson’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has given up 62.3 points per game during its past 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 6.8 threes per game and shooting 33.8% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 8.5 makes and 37.1% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Clemson betting records this season
- ATS Record: 20-13-0 (Home: 10-7-0; Away: 8-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 8-8-0 (As Favorite: 16-11-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 17-16-0 (Home: 11-6-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 23-4 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.5 (81st in nation) | 42.7 (106th) | 32.4 (154th) | 29.5 (75th) | 14.4 (117th) | 10 (71st) |
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McNeese statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- While the Cowboys are putting up 77.2 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark over their past 10 games, tallying 78 a contest.
- McNeese has played better defensively over its previous 10 games, surrendering 61.7 points per contest, 2.3 fewer points than its season average of 64 allowed.
- Over their past 10 games, the Cowboys are draining 8.9 treys per contest, 1.3 more than their season average (7.6). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (42.8%) compared to their season average (35.9%).
McNeese betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-17-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 13-17-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 15-16-1 (Home: 6-6-1; Away: 5-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 25-4 (Home: 11-1; Away: 10-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.9 (35th in nation) | 40.2 (19th) | 33.5 (87th) | 29.4 (70th) | 14.1 (136th) | 10.2 (87th) |
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