The No. 16 Clemson Tigers (11-2, 1-1 ACC) welcome the No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels (10-3, 2-0) to Littlejohn Coliseum Saturday. Tip is set for noon ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the North Carolina vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Clemson is No. 16 in the . The Tigers lost to the Miami Hurricanes 95-82 Wednesday, failing to cover as 1-point road favorites. They are 8-5 against the spread (ATS) this season and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. Clemson has yet to lose at home and is 4-2 ATS at home. It is led by C PJ Hall, who is averaging 20.2 points per game (PPG).
North Carolina comes in at No. 9 in the coaches poll. The Tar Heels are coming off a 70-57 win at the Pitt Panthers Tuesday, closing as 4-point favorites. After losing 2 in a row, North Carolina has rebounded well and won 3 straight. It has covered in each of those victories. North Carolina is 4-3 ATS away from home and 7-6 ATS on the season. It is led by G RJ Davis, who is averaging 21.1 PPG.
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