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Clemson vs. McNeese NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – NCAA Tournament First Round

Clemson vs. McNeese NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – NCAA Tournament First Round

College Basketball DraftKings Sportsbook Insights Data Skrive

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The No. 5 Clemson Tigers (27-6) meet the No. 12 McNeese Cowboys (27-6) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament today, starting at 3:15 p.m. ET.

Clemson vs. McNeese Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this contest is Clemson.
  • Against the spread, we predict that McNeese will cover. The spread is currently McNeese +7.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 134.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 140.7 points.

Clemson vs. McNeese Odds

  • Spread: Clemson (-7.5)
  • Moneyline: Clemson -345 | McNeese +274
  • Total: 134.5
  • The Tigers have covered 20 times in 33 chances against the spread this season.
  • When playing as at least 7.5-point favorites this season, Clemson has an ATS record of 8-8.
  • In the Tigers’ 33 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 17 times.
  • The Tigers have won 23 of the 27 games they were listed as the Moneyline favorite this season (85.2%).
  • In games it has played as a Moneyline favorite with odds of -345 or shorter, Clemson has gone 14-1 (93.3% win percentage).
  • The Cowboys have compiled a 15-17-0 ATS record so far this year.
  • McNeese has been an underdog by 7.5 points or more two times this year, and covered the spread both times.
  • In the Cowboys’ 32 chances this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 15 times.
  • The Cowboys have lost both games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
  • McNeese has played as an underdog of +274 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Clemson Key Stats

  • Points: 76.3 PPG (110th) | FG%: 46.5% (81st)
  • Opp. Points: 65.7 PPG (26th) | Opp. FG%: 42.7% (107th)
  • Rebounds: 32.4 RPG (154th) | Opp. Rebounds: 29.5 RPG (76th)
  • Assists: 14.4 APG (117th) | Turnovers: 10.0 TPG (71st)
  • Steals: 7.5 SPG (102nd) | Blocks: 3.6 BPG (121st)

McNeese Key Stats

  • Points: 77.2 PPG (89th) | FG%: 47.9% (35th)
  • Opp. Points: 64.0 PPG (15th) | Opp. FG%: 40.2% (19th)
  • Rebounds: 33.5 RPG (89th) | Opp. Rebounds: 29.4 RPG (71st)
  • Assists: 14.1 APG (136th) | Turnovers: 10.2 TPG (87th)
  • Steals: 9.0 SPG (19th) | Blocks: 3.4 BPG (156th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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