Who's Playing
South Carolina @ Clemson
Current Records: South Carolina 8-2; Clemson 7-4
What to Know
The Clemson Tigers have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome the South Carolina Gamecocks at 6 p.m. ET Dec. 18 at Littlejohn Coliseum. Clemson is out to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday the Tigers proved too difficult a challenge. Clemson took down Miami (Ohio) 89-76. Clemson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but guard Alex Hemenway led the charge as he had 17 points.
Meanwhile, USC took their matchup at home on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 110-51 victory over the Allen Yellow Jackets.
Clemson is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (6-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.
The wins brought the Tigers up to 7-4 and the Gamecocks to 8-2. Two stats to keep an eye on: Clemson enters the game with a 48.80% field goal percentage, good for 21st best in college basketball. But USC have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.30%, which places them 15th in college basketball. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: Littlejohn Coliseum -- Clemson, South Carolina
- TV: ACC Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $19.00
Odds
The Tigers are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Gamecocks, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tigers as an 8.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Clemson have won three out of their last five games against South Carolina.
- Dec 15, 2019 - South Carolina 67 vs. Clemson 54
- Dec 22, 2018 - Clemson 78 vs. South Carolina 68
- Dec 19, 2017 - Clemson 64 vs. South Carolina 48
- Dec 21, 2016 - Clemson 62 vs. South Carolina 60
- Dec 18, 2015 - South Carolina 65 vs. Clemson 59
