Syracuse vs Clemson Picks and Prediction – 1/23/2025

The Syracuse Orange visit Little John Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina on Wednesday for an Atlantic Coast Conference clash with the Clemson Tigers. Syracuse is 9-9 overall 3-4 in ACC play. The Orange defeated Notre Dame 77-69 on Saturday. J.J. Starling was the leading scorer for Syracuse with 21 points and Eddie Lamkin Jr had another double-double. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

J.J. Starling leads Syracuse in scoring, averaging 18.5 points per game and Donnie Freeman is second averaging 13.5 points. Eddie Lampkin Jr is the leading rebounder averaging 8.2 rebounds per game and Jaquan Carlos is the leader in assists, averaging 4.1 per game. Syracuse scores an average of 75.1 points per game on 45.2% shooting overall and 29.6% from 3-point territory.

The Clemson Tigers look for a fourth straight win on Wednesday when hosting the Syracuse Orange. Clemson is 15-4 overall and 7-1 in ACC play. The Tigers defeated Pittsburgh in overtime 78-73 on Saturday. Chase Hunger led Clemson with 20 points. Clemson has won three straight and six of the last seven. The Tigers are tied with Louisville for second in the AAC, one game behind Duke.

Chase Hunter leads Clemson in scoring averaging 17.6 points per game. Ian Schieffelin is second in scoring, the leading rebounder, and the leader in assists, averaging 13.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Clemson has three players averaging double figures in scoring. The Tigers score an average of 77.2 points per game shooting 46.2% overall and 38.9% from 3-point territory. 

While the UNDER is a solid choice in this matchup, the play here is the Clemson Tigers. Clemson has covered the number in five of its last seven, while Syracuse has failed to cover the number in six of its last nine. Syracuse scores an average of 75.1 points per game but allows an average of 77.6 points per game. Clemson is holding opponents to an average of 66.8 points per game while averaging 77.2 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Clemson Tigers win and fail to cover ATS 79-69.