Clemson at Pittsburgh College Basketball Parlay 2/27/2019

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Petersen Events Center

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The Clemson Tigers head to Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. The opening line for this game has Clemson as 4 point favorites.

Clemson heads into this matchup with a mark of 16-11. They currently have a point differential of 5.3 as they are averaging 69.6 points per contest while giving up 64.3 per game. Pittsburgh has an overall record of 12-15. They are averaging 72.3 points per game and surrendering 68.9, good for a point differential of 3.4.

Valuable Clemson Tigers Betting Trends

The Clemson Tigers are 11-15-0 against the spread this season

The Clemson Tigers are 12-14-0 against the over/under this year

Important Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Trends

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 13-13-1 against the spread this season

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 13-14-0 against the over/under this year

Key Clemson Tigers Injuries

11/09/18 F Malik William Concussion is out indefinitely

Key Pittsburgh Panthers Injuries

12/14/18 C Peace Ilegomah Transferred is out for season

Player Spotlight

Elijah Thomas averages 13.1 points per contest in 25.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.2 assists per game and 7.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 63% for the season while his free throw percentage is 66%. Marcquise Reed comes into this game averaging 19.2 points per contest while playing 34.6 minutes per night. He grabs 5.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.0 assists per game. His FG percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is 83%.

Player Spotlight

Jared Wilson-Frame averages 12.1 points per game and he sees the court an average of 30.2 minutes per game. He also hauls in 4.7 rebounds per game and dishes 1.4 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 82%. Xavier Johnson scores 16.6 points per contest while playing 30.4 minutes per game. He hauls in 3.8 rebounds per contest and has 4.6 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 78%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Tigers allow 64.3 points per contest which is 27th in the country. They also surrender a 41% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 44th and 243rd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 31.2 rebounds a game which ranks 23rd, and they allow 9.7 assists per game which puts them in 5th place in D-1. They force 13.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 197th in Division 1. Clemson averages 69.6 points per contest, which is 267th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 5.3 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 79th. From 3-point territory they shoot 33%, which is good for 252nd in the nation. They average 34.9 boards per contest and 12.1 assists per game, which ranks them 207th and 277th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 122nd with 13.6 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Panthers give up 68.9 points per game, which ranks them 112th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 41% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 38th and 97th in those defensive statistics. They rank 234th with 13.7 dimes allowed per game and 297th with 37.3 boards surrendered per contest. The Panthers are 311th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 15.5 per contest. Pittsburgh is 189th in the country with 72.3 points per contest this season. They are 271st in D-1 in shooting at 43%, while their average scoring margin is 3.4. They shoot 33% from beyond the arc, which is good for 266th in the country. They are 89th in the nation in rebounding with 37.1 boards per contest and 284th in assists per game with 12.0. The Panthers are 112th in turnovers per contest with 13.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Tigers are 188th in the nation in offensive rating with 103.1. In terms of pace they are 276th in the country with 67.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 132nd. As a team they are 117th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 249th in Division 1. Clemson is 64th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.7 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Pittsburgh is 134th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.7 times per 100 possessions. The Panthers have an offensive rating of 102.5, which is ranked 206th. They are 155th in D-1 in pace with 69.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 288th. As a unit they are 258th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shot attempts, ranking 228th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Clemson -4 and over 129.5 total points

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