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The Clemson Tigers and Duke Blue Devils open a massive Saturday of college hoops when they meet in an important ACC matchup.
This afternoon’s matchup features two slow-tempo, defensive-minded teams, and my Clemson vs. Duke predictions expect a low-scoring grind at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Read on for my college basketball picks for Saturday, February 14.
Clemson vs Duke prediction
Clemson vs Duke best bet: Under 133.5 (-110)
While the game total feels low, it isn’t low enough for two of the ACC’s most disciplined defensive units.
The Duke Blue Devils have stayed Under the total in eight of their previous 10 games, largely because Jon Scheyer’s squad is currently a Top 3 defensive unit in the country.
The Clemson Tigers’ only path to a road victory involves its 13th-ranked KenPom defense and slowing the game to a snail’s pace, which they are comfortable doing, as they rank near the bottom of the country in tempo.
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Expect a rugged, physical battle and a low-scoring affair in Durham.
Clemson vs Duke same-game parlay
Clemson is a road juggernaut, boasting a 6-1 ATS record away from home and a 5-1 against the number in ACC road games. Their elite perimeter defense and methodical pace will keep this game close against a Duke team that is just 5-6 ATS at home.
Clemson vs Duke SGP
Our beyond the arc SGP: Godfrey, Boozer struggle
RJ Godfrey hasn’t reached 12 points in four of his last five games, while Cameron Boozer has missed his scoring prop in three of his past five.
Isaiah Evans has failed to hit three triples in five of his last six, and Caleb Foster has recorded at least three assists in three of his last five games.
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Clemson vs Duke SGP
RJ Godfrey Under 11.5 points
Isaiah Evans Under 2.5 made threes
Cameron Boozer Under 21.5 points
Caleb Foster Over 2.5 assists
Clemson vs Duke odds
Spread: Clemson +12.5 (-110) Duke -12.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Clemson +600 | Duke -900
Over/Under: Over 133.5 (-110) | Under 133.5 (-110)
