10* NIT Game of the Year
(NCAAB) Belmont vs. Clemson,
Point Spread: -6.50 | -110.00 Clemson (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a very nice opportunity for Clemson to do well here at home. Clemson is a top 20 defensive team and that is this team's calling card. Belmont loves to bomb away from the 3-point line, but they're running into a fierce Clemson defensive scheme. The Tigers are 4th in the nation, allowing just 57.9 ppg on 39.3% shooting (14th) and they own the stingiest deep perimeter defense in the nation, holding their opponents to 27.9% shooting from beyond the arc. They're even better on their home floor. The Tigers are making the most of their home court advantage, already beating Georgia State and Illinois. And we should note that home teams from major conferences are on a 40-14 ATS run against teams from mid-major conferences, provided the home team is off at least two straight home wins and laying 3 1/2 to 9 1/2 points. Remember, this team beat Duke at home and nearly beat them in the ACC Tournament. Clemson should win this one by double-digits this evening.