Betting Preview: Clemson vs Virginia Matchup Analysis and Predictions for March 1st

• The Clemson Tigers are 6.5-point road favorites when they visit Virginia Saturday
• Clemson has reeled off five straight wins, and has just one loss in its last 12
• See the Clemson vs Virginia odds, player props, and predictions for March 1

It’s been a dream season for the 13th-ranked Clemson Tigers (23-5, 15-2 ACC). On Saturday afternoon, they hit the road to take on the Virginia Cavaliers (14-14, 7-10 ACC), a team that’s been giving them nightmares for so many years.

This will be the first meeting between these teams since Tony Bennett stepped down as UVA head coach. His resume ended by taking 15 of the last 16 from theTigers. Action gets underway at noon ET from John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, with ESPN2 providing the coverage.

Clemson vs Virginia Odds

The Tigers are 6.5-point road favorites in the college basketball odds, and a short -285 on the moneyline. The total sits at 129.5 points, with -110 odds both ways.

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Clemson is coming off an 83-68 dusting of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, their 13th ACC win of at least double-digits. They currently sit 15-2 in the conference standings, trailing only Duke at 16-1.

Coincidentally, it’s these Tigers that have hung the only loss on the Blue Devils in conference play so far. They are a distant +8000 in the March Madness odds.

Virginia snapped a two-game losing slide with an 83-75 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Putting aside those L’s to Duke and North Carolina, and the Cavaliers have wins in four of their last six.

In three of those wins, they have haled the opposition to 70 points or less. The Cavaliers are 7-10 in NCAA play, and will need a strong kick, and likely impressive run in the ACC Tournament to claim an at-large tourney bid.

CLEM vs UVA Player Props

Clemson vs Virginia player props from bet365 on Feb 28. Claim the current bet365 bonus code to get a bonus for Saturday’s NCAAM slate.

Clemson leading scorer Chase Hunter has the highest scoring prop of any player listed at 15.5 points. He’s coming off an 8-point effort in Clemson’s last win over Notre Dame. However, he has topped this total seven times in his last 10 outings. Teammate Viktor Lakhin has the second highest scoring prop for the Tigers at 11.5, while Ian Schieffelin has the top rebounding prop at 7.5 boards, a figure he’s crossed in five straight games.

For Virginia, Isaac McKneely is the high-point man for the Cavaliers at 13.5 points. He’s been clearing this figure in five straight games, and in nine of the last 10.

Andrew Rohde has the top assist total at 4.5 dimes. He’s gone Under the total in two straight, after dishing at least five assists in each of the previous games.

Clemson vs Virginia Prediction

This game pits two of the top defenses in the ACC. Virginia is second in scoring defense at 66.4, with Clemson just a tick down from them in third at 66.5 points.

Assuming both defenses arrive in Charlottesville, the real question will be if the Cavaliers can keep up offensively. They are last in scoring in the ACC at 65.2 points per game, while the Tigers are Top 5, at 77.7 points per contest.

Clemson is also one of the best teams in the nation at shooting from downtown, ranking 12th with a 38.9% clip, and that’s one of the Cavs’ weaknesses — as teams hit at a 34.6% rate, which is outside the Top 250.

While this is Clemson’s year, there has to be some trauma going into the UVA barn, where they’ve lost five of six, and have not cracked the 60-point plateau.

If they can shake their past demons and find their groove offensively, that total is especially low — even with the line jumping three points from 129.5 to 132.5.

These teams have cashed the Over in three of the last four meetings. Virginia has hit the Over in five straight, and the Tigers have seen the Over go 5-1-0 in their last six too.

• Clemson vs Virginia pick: Over 132.5 points (-110)

The highly anticipated matchup between the Clemson Tigers and the Virginia Cavaliers is set to take place on March 1st, and fans and bettors alike are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this game. Both teams have had successful seasons so far, but only one can come out on top in this crucial matchup.

Clemson comes into this game with a record of 14-12 overall and 8-8 in conference play. The Tigers have been led by senior guard Clyde Trapp, who is averaging 10.5 points per game, and sophomore forward PJ Hall, who is averaging 10.3 points per game. Clemson has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, but inconsistency has plagued them at times.

On the other side, Virginia boasts a record of 17-6 overall and 13-4 in conference play. The Cavaliers are led by senior forward Sam Hauser, who is averaging 15.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Virginia is known for their stifling defense, which ranks among the best in the nation in points allowed per game.

When it comes to betting on this matchup, there are a few key factors to consider. Virginia’s defense will likely pose a significant challenge for Clemson’s offense, which has struggled at times this season. However, Clemson has shown the ability to compete with top teams in the ACC, so this game could go either way.

In terms of predictions, it’s tough to say which team will come out on top in this matchup. Virginia’s defense could be the deciding factor, but Clemson has the talent to pull off an upset. Ultimately, it may come down to which team can execute their game plan more effectively on both ends of the court.

Overall, this matchup between Clemson and Virginia is shaping up to be a thrilling contest with significant implications for both teams. Whether you’re a fan looking forward to an exciting game or a bettor trying to make some money, be sure to tune in on March 1st to see how this matchup unfolds.