The first game of the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament will take place in Los Angeles on Thursday. The Clemson Tigers are set to battle the Arizona Wildcats. This is a game between the 6th seed and 2nd seed. The winner will tape the winner of North Carolina and Alabama in the elite 8.
Clemson vs Arizona Picks
- Picks: Arizona Wildcats -7 & the OVER 152
Clemson is 23-11 on the season. After a fifth-place finish in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Tigers have NCAA Tournament wins over New Mexico and also the Baylor Bears. For Arizona, they are 27-8 on the season. The Wildcats won the Pac-12 regular season title but fell in the conference tournament. Arizona has tournament wins over Long Beach State and Dayton on the season.
Let’s get to our Clemson vs Arizona betting picks and the latest and deepest analysis of the scores and odds:
Clemson Tigers vs Arizona Wildcats Odds
Updated NCAA Basketball odds as you make your Sweet 16 wagers 2024 at BetUS:
- Spread: Arizona Wildcats -7, Clemson Tigers +7
- Total: 152
- Moneyline: Arizona Wildcats -300, Clemson Tigers +250
Clemson Tigers vs Arizona Wildcats Information
Here is some information on these NCAA Basketball teams playing on the NCAAB schedule for the Sweet 16 round:
Clemson Tigers (23-11) vs Arizona Wildcats (27-8)
Location of the game: Crypto.com Arena; Los Angeles, CA
Date & Time: Thursday March 28th, 2024; 4:09pm PST
Where to Watch: CBS
Clemson Tigers vs Arizona Wildcats Analysis
Tigers Scoring Machine
In the NCAA Tournament, the Clemson Tigers are scoring an average of 74.5 points per game while allowing 60. During the regular season, they maintained a slightly higher scoring rate of 77.2 points per game. Known for their solid work in free throw shooting, Clemson boasts an impressive success rate of nearly 80% from the charity stripe.
Leading the Tigers’ scoring charge this season is PJ Hall, averaging 18.5 points per game. He’s supported by two other prolific scorers: Joe Girard at 15.3 points and Chase Hunter at 12.7 points per game. Notably, in their victory against Baylor, Hunter contributed 20 points, while Girard added 13.
Clemson kicked off their regular season with a strong nine-game winning streak before suffering their first defeat on December 16th against Memphis. As ACC play started, they faced initial losses in January, losing their first three games against Miami, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech. Their March record stands at 3-3.
Wildcats Ready to Shine in March
The Arizona Wildcats started their season with an impressive streak of eight straight wins. Notable victories include a Thanksgiving Day victory over Michigan State and a win against Wisconsin. However, their undefeated run was ended on December 16th with a loss to Purdue, followed by another loss to Florida Atlantic just before Christmas.
Arizona’s offensive prowess shines with an average of 87.6 points per game, placing them third among all college basketball teams. They exhibit sharpshooting abilities with over 37% accuracy from beyond the arc and maintain a strong rebounding presence with an average of 39.3 rebounds per game. In their victory against Dayton, Caleb Love led the charge with 19 points and 5 assists, supported by Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson, who scored 13 each.
Love stands as Arizona’s top scorer, averaging over 18 points per game. The Arizona Wildcats boast three additional players averaging double-digit scoring: Umar Bello at 12.9 points, Larsson just under at 12.8 points, and Keshad Johnson at 11.7 points per game.
Clemson Tigers vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Picks
It is time to make our Clemson vs Arizona betting picks. The Clemson Tigers have been a bit of a surprise. This game is going to go like it did for Dayton. The Tigers are not going to be able to keep up offensively early in the game.
Arizona is going to jump out to a nice lead. In the end, Clemson is going to make a run and do their best to come back. But, it will be too little too late. Arizona wins this game by 10 points and reaches the Elite 8. Our final betting pick is the Arizona Wildcats -7 over Clemson.
Clemson Tigers vs Arizona Wildcats Prediction
Our final score prediction for this game is the Arizona Wildcats 82-82 over the Clemson Tigers. If that is the case, we are taking both Clemson vs Arizona betting picks, the Arizona Wildcats at -7, and also the OVER 152 points.
We like the teams to be able to score, and with a rally late, Clemson does their job and gets enough points. Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your NCAA Sweet 16 tips 2024 and your college basketball picks!
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