The Clemson Tigers take on the San Francisco Dons in Daytona Beach, FL, as part of the Sunshine Slam. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.
Clemson is favored by 2.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -140. The total is set at 144.5 points.
Here’s my San Francisco vs Clemson predictions and college basketball picks for November 25, 2024.
San Francisco vs Clemson Prediction
My Pick: Clemson -2.5
My San Francisco vs Clemson best bet is on the Tigers spread, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
San Francisco vs Clemson Odds
| San Francisco Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -115 | 144.5 -110o / -110u | +115 |
| Clemson Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -105 | 144.5 -110o / -110u | -140 |
- San Francisco vs Clemson spread: Clemson -2.5
- San Francisco vs Clemson over/under: 144.5 points
- San Francisco vs Clemson moneyline: Clemson -140, San Francisco +115
- San Francisco vs Clemson best bet: Clemson -2.5
Spread
I'm targeting the Tigers on the spread.
Moneyline
I'm avoiding the moneyline.
Over/Under
I'm passing on the total.
My Pick: Clemson -2.5
San Francisco vs Clemson College Basketball Betting Preview
Clemson lost by 13 at Boise State. Boise State lost by 11 at San Francisco. Do I dare defy the transitive property and back Clemson here?
Gladly. The transitive property holds no sway over my handicapping, and I still believe the orange Tigers are the much better team. They are led by a deep and dominant frontcourt — plus veteran guard Chase Hunter. That group gained valuable experience in the Tigers’ run to the Elite Eight last March.
Thus far, Clemson’s only loss is that trip to Boise State to play at elevation. The Tigers’ shooting failed them there, posting a dismal 6-for-25 (24.0%) performance from beyond the arc. That is likely an outlier for a group of capable gunners.
Knocking down jumpers is especially important against a San Francisco squad that ranks 10th nationally in 2-point percentage defense.
Notably, this is USF’s first time leaving the city of San Francisco (four home games, one game at the Golden State Warriors’ Chase Center), and the Dons are going all the way across the country to Daytona Beach, FL.
It’s not a true road environment, but Clemson certainly has more experience playing away from its home arena.
I suspect Clemson notches a big win for the ACC here, a league that has struggled in the non-conference to this point in the season.
