Who’s playing
Kentucky Wildcats @ Clemson Tigers
Current record: Kentucky 7-0, Clemson 7-1
How to watch
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 9:30 PM ET Where: Littlejohn Coliseum — Clemson, South Carolina TV: ESPNFollow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming: fuboTV (Free trial, regional restrictions apply) )Ticket price: $21.00.
What you need to know
Clemson will be in front of its home fans on Tuesday, but developments suggest they may need home court advantage. They will take on the Kentucky Wildcats at Littlejohn Coliseum at 9:30 p.m. ET. Both teams will come into this game with big wins.
Kentucky hopes to do what Florida A&M failed to do on Friday: end Clemson’s winning streak, which is currently stuck at four. Clemson University dealt a blow to Florida A&M, winning 86-58. The Tigers were heavily favored going into this game, and the result shows why.
Several players had solid performances to lead Clemson to victory, but perhaps the best player was Chauncey Wiggins, who had 15 points. Wiggins also shot 75 percent from the field, his highest since February. Another player who made a difference was Victor Raquin, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Kentucky finished Friday’s matchup with a six-game winning streak (outscoring its opponent by an average of 28.5 points) and an even stronger momentum. They took it easy and beat the Panthers 105-76.
Kentucky’s win was the result of some impressive offensive performances. Most notable was Lamont Butler, who went 7-for-10 with 17 points, six assists, and three steals along the way. The team was also helped by Amari Williams, who had 14 points and six rebounds.
Kentucky worked as a team and finished the game with 23 assists. Georgia State easily outscored their opponents in that department, as they only scored 14 points.
With the win, Clemson improved to 7-1 and has now won eight straight home games dating back to last season. As for Kentucky, the win improves their record to 7-0.
Rebounding will likely be a big factor in this contest. Clemson has been on a roll this season, averaging 37.8 rebounds per game. But it’s not like Kentucky is struggling in this department, averaging 45 points per game. With both teams competing for missed shots, we’ll see if one team can gain the upper hand.
odds
The University of Kentucky is a slim two-point favorite against Clemson University, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Oddsmakers were in exactly the same opinion as the betting community about this matchup, as the game started with a two-point spread.
The over-under is 156.5 points.
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