North Carolina Tar Heels vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/06/2024

Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, January 6, 2024

Venue:  Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, SC

Where to Watch:  ESPN2

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  UNC +1, Clemson -1; Over/Under:  158 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  UNC +1, Clemson -1; Over/Under:  158 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  UNC +1, Clemson -1; Over/Under:  158 points

North Carolina Tar Heels:  10-3 (2-0) (2nd place, ACC)

Clemson Tigers:  11-2 (1-1) (6th place, ACC)

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North Carolina Tar Heels:  3-2  last 5

Clemson Tigers:  3-2  last 5

North Carolina is entering this game with a 10-3 record overall, a 2-0 record in conference games, and they are 1-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Pittsburgh Panthers in their last game. Armando Bacot led the team in points per game in that game with 16 while RJ Davis was next on the team with 15. RJ Davis led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Harrison Ingram led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 36.5% from the field, 29.4% from 3-point range, and 86.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 85 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 72 PPG against them. North Carolina has an ATS record of 7-6 this season and their O/U record is 8-4-1.

Clemson is entering this game with an 11-2 record overall, a 1-1 conference record, and they are 6-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Miami-Florida Hurricanes in their last game. Joseph Girard III led the team in points in that game with 18 while PJ Hall was next on the team with 17. Joseph Girard III led the team in assists with 5 in that game while Ian Schieffelin led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 45.6% from the field, 36.7% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 82.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 71.2 PPG against them. Clemson has an ATS record of 8-5 this season and their O/U record is 9-4.

The current betting odds have Clemson listed as a 1 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Clemson has looked really good in their games this season with their 11-2 record overall. They have also looked great in their home games this season with their 6-0 home record. They are only 1-1 in their conference games though as they just lost on the road to Miami-FL, but they will be looking to bounce back here now that they are back on their home court. Both of Clemson's losses this season have come in their last 5 games after a very strong start to the season, but both of their losses were also in road games and they have looked a lot better on their home court. Meanwhile, North Carolina has also looked great in their games this season with their 10-3 record overall and they are 2-0 in their conference games. UNC has only played 1 road game this year though and that was a win against Pittsburgh but even their 2 wins in the conference weren't against teams as strong as Miami-FL. UNC has already been tested against other ranked teams this season and all 3 of their losses were against ranked opponents. Clemson is also a ranked opponent and this is going to be a much tougher environment for UNC on the road in this conference game, especially with Clemson looking to bounce back from a conference loss on the road in their last game. The best way to place a bet here is on Clemson to cover the spread in this game. 

North Carolina Clemson Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Saturday, January 6, 2024 (12:00 pm ET start time) is Clemson 82 UNC 76.

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North Carolina Tar Heels: 5-14 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 6-11 ATS off a win by 10 points or more over a conference rival. 4-8 ATS off a road win. 8-4 OVER in all games. 5-1 OVER after playing 3 consecutive games as favorite. 6-1 OVER after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers.

Clemson Tigers: 23-15 ATS in all home games. 8-3 ATS off a road loss against a conference rival. 28-14 ATS after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers. 9-4 OVER in all games. 22-11 OVER as a home favorite or pick. 12-3 OVER off a road loss.

North Carolina Tar Heels:  None.

Clemson Tigers:  A. Hemenway (G) Mid Jan - Lower Body. J. Clark (F) Out indefinitely - Hip. J. Heidbreder (G) out for season - Redshirt.

“We’d been outrebounded three straight games. That can’t happen. We've been holding them accountable in practice and holding them accountable in the game and one great thing is now they can see the benefit of getting the box out.” - Hubert Davis after his team’s win against Pitt in their last game on Tuesday.

“Maybe as bad a defensive half as I've had as a coach.” - Brad Brownell after his team’s loss against Miami-FL in their last game on Wednesday.

A. Bacot 

E. Cadeau 

R. Davis 

H. Ingram 

C. Ryan

J. Girard 

P. Hall 

C. Hunter 

I. Schieffelin 

C. Wiggins

PPG: R. Davis (21.1)

APG: R. Davis (3.6)

Reb/G: A. Bacot (10.8)

PPG: P. Hall (20.2)

APG: J. Girard III (3.8)

Reb/G: I. Schieffelin (9.8)

Coaches:

North Carolina Tar Heels: Hubert Davis (3rd season)

Clemson Tigers: Brad Brownell (14th season)