Monday, November 30, 2015

Williams Arena

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The Clemson Tigers travel to Williams Arena to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Monday, November 30, 2015. The opening line for this game has Minnesota as 1 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 145. The Tigers come into this game with an overall record of 4-1 and a road record of 0-0. The Golden Gophers have an overall record of 4-2 and a home record of 3-0.

Jaron Blossomgame comes into this contest averaging 18.2 points per game while playing 29.6 minutes per night so far this season for the Tigers. He pulls down 6.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 61% while his free throw percentage is currently at 69%. Donte Grantham averages 13.6 points per game in 30.8 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.6 assists per contest and 5.6 rebounds per game for Clemson. His field goal percentage is 51% for the year while his free throw percentage is 85%.

Joey King averages 17.2 points per game while playing 27.8 minutes per contest this year for the Golden Gophers. He grabs 3.8 rebounds per game and has 1.3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 55% and his free throw percentage currently is at 91%. Carlos Morris averages 12.8 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 28.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 5 rebounds per contest and 1.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 71%.

Clemson averages 73.8 points per contest this season which ranks them 161st in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 17.6 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them ranked 81st. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 178th in the country. They average 40.4 rebounds per game and 15 assists per game which ranks them 69th and 90th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 6th with 8.8 per game. The Tigers allow 56.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 5th in the nation. They also allow a 38% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc ranking them 36th and 117th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 31.6 rebounds a game which ranks 40th and they give up 10.6 assists per contest which puts them in 58th place in the country. They force 11.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 268th in the Division 1.

Minnesota averages 74.7 points per game this year which ranks them 147th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 3.2 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them sitting in the 183rd spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 95th in the nation. They average 35.7 rebounds per game and 13.8 assists per contest which ranks them 197th and 136th respectively. In the turnover department the Golden Gophers rank 116th with 12 per game. The Golden Gophers allow 71.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 153rd in the country. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc ranking them 74th and 252nd in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 39.8 rebounds a game which ranks 256th and they give up 14.2 assists per contest which puts them in 222nd place in the nation. The Golden Gophers force 12.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 178th in college basketball.

Clemson Tigers Betting Trends

The Clemson Tigers are 2-1 against the spread

The Clemson Tigers are 1-2 against the over/under

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 1-4 against the spread

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 4-1 against the over/under

Clemson Tigers Injuries

11/14/15 C Legend Robertin Eligibility out indefinitely

Minnesota Golden Gophers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Josh's Pick: Take Clemson

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