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Clemson @ Drake

Current Records: Clemson 5-4; Drake 6-3

What to Know

The Clemson Tigers will take on the Drake Bulldogs at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at State Farm Arena. Drake will be strutting in after a win while the Tigers will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Clemson was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 80-75 to the Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes. Four players on Clemson scored in the double digits: forward PJ Hall (18), guard Chase Hunter (15), guard David Collins (15), and forward Hunter Tyson (10). PJ Hall's performance made up for a slower contest against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights last Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Drake was able to grind out a solid victory over the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks on Wednesday, winning 78-70.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Clemson is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (4-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The Tigers are now 5-4 while the Bulldogs sit at 6-3. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Clemson ranks 30th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 48.80% on the season. Less enviably, Drake has allowed their opponents to shoot 45.40% from the floor on average, which is the 52nd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: State Farm Arena -- Atlanta, Georgia
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Tigers are a slight 2-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.

Injury Report for Drake

  • Roman Penn: Out (Foot)

Injury Report for Clemson

No Injury Information