The Bellarmine Knights and Clemson Tigers face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at Littlejohn Coliseum. The two squads are meeting for the first time in recent years.
Point guard Chase Hunter led the way with 20 points as the Tigers (2-1) defeated USC Upstate at home on Monday night. Four different players for Clemson scored in double figures.
With a 67-66 victory over fellow ACC member Louisville in the first game of the season, Bellarmine of the Atlantic Sun Conference are currently 2-1 for the year.
Clemson vs Bellarmine Betting Odds
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Clemson vs Bellarmine Match Details
Fixture: Knights at Tigers
Date and Time: Friday, November 18 at 7:00 pm ET
Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum, SC
Clemson vs Bellarmine Key Stats
The Knights have a 2-1 overall record and a 1-1 mark against the spread heading into this contest. The offense scored 67 points in the season opener against Louisville, which resulted in a one-point victory. They then scored 86 points in their most recent game against CU Harrisonburg, which helped the team win by 40 points.
Peter Suder scored 22 points and pulled down six rebounds in a great game. Suder averages 15.3 points per game while shooting 50% from the field and 36.4 percent from beyond the arc this season. The Knights score 69.3 points on average while surrendering 58 points per contest.
The Tigers currently have a record of 2-1 and an unfavorable 0-3 against the spread. One defeat came by a two-point margin against South Carolina. The Tigers scored 81 points in their most recent game against USC Upstate, which helped the Tigers win by 11 points.
The Tigers average 73 points per game while allowing 66.3 points per game on defense. Chase Hunter scored a total of 20 points, pulled down three rebounds, and made three assists. The defense in this game will have to play exceptionally well on defense.
Clemson vs Bellarmine Best Picks and Prediction
In their previous 12 road games, the Knights have gone 9-2-1 against the spread. After giving up less than 50 points in their previous game, the Knights are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games. In Bellarmine's previous five away games, the under is 5-0. In Clemson's nine games after a straight-up victory, the under is 8-1.
I firmly believe the Knights will triumph in this game and have a successful season overall. The Knights' defense will be dominant in this game, as they only allow 58 points per game. Both against South Carolina and in this game, the Tigers will have trouble finding the back of the net. Support the Knights in the spread betting.
Pick: Knights +12.5 (-120)
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