Who’s Playing
Virginia Tech @ Clemson
Current Records: Virginia Tech 11-7; Clemson 15-4
What to Know
An ACC battle is on tap between the #19 Clemson Tigers and the Virginia Tech Hokies at 6 pm ET Saturday at Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tigers are out to keep their ten-game home win streak alive.
Clemson came up short against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Tuesday, falling 87-77. Forward Hunter Tyson put forward a good effort for the losing side as he posted a double-double on 19 points and 14 boards. Tyson’s performance made up for a slower game against the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Virginia Tech came up short against the Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday, falling 78-68. Virginia Tech got double-digit scores from five players: guard Darius Maddox (13), forward Grant Basile (12), guard Hunter Cattoor (11), forward Justyn Mutts (10), and guard Sean Pedulla (10).
Barring any buzzer beaters, Clemson is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Clemson, who are 10-9 against the spread.
The Tigers are now 15-4 while the Hokies sit at 11-7. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Clemson comes into the contest boasting the 27th fewest turnovers per game in college basketball at 10.9. Less enviably, Virginia Tech is stumbling into the matchup with the 37th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 11.4 on average.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 6 pm ET
- Where: Littlejohn Coliseum — Clemson, South Carolina
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $20.00
Odds
The Tigers are a slight 2-point favorite against the Hokies, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -114
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Series History
Virginia Tech has won eight out of their last 11 games against Clemson.
- Jan 04, 2023 – Clemson 68 vs. Virginia Tech 65
- Mar 09, 2022 – Virginia Tech 76 vs. Clemson 75
- Mar 05, 2022 – Clemson 63 vs. Virginia Tech 59
- Dec 15, 2020 – Virginia Tech 66 vs. Clemson 60
- Mar 04, 2020 – Virginia Tech 70 vs. Clemson 58
- Nov 05, 2019 – Virginia Tech 67 vs. Clemson 60
- Feb 09, 2019 – Clemson 59 vs. Virginia Tech 51
- Feb 21, 2018 – Virginia Tech 65 vs. Clemson 58
- Feb 21, 2017 – Virginia Tech 71 vs. Clemson 70
- Jan 22, 2017 – Virginia Tech 82 vs. Clemson 81
- Feb 06, 2016 – Virginia Tech 60 vs. Clemson 57