Clemson vs Louisville ACC Semi Final Odds: Tigers Small Favorites to Advance
The #10 Clemson Tigers (27-5) face the #13 Louisville Cardinals (26-6) in the ACC Tournament semifinal, with Clemson entering as 1-point favorites. Both teams sport impressive 18-2 ACC records and have been dominant lately - Louisville has lost just once in their last 21 games, while Clemson has dropped only two in their last 20.
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Key Matchup Stats:
- Louisville has won 10 straight (6-4 ATS)
- Clemson rides a 9-game win streak
- Teams are evenly matched in KenPom rankings (Clemson #19, Louisville #25)
- Cardinals average 79.2 PPG (4th in ACC)
- Tigers allow 65.3 PPG (2nd in ACC defense)
Notable Player Props:
- Louisville's Hepburn & Edwards: 17.5 points (over/under)
- Clemson's Chase Hunter: 15.5 points
- Ian Schieffelin: 8.5 rebounds
Their only meeting this season saw Louisville win 74-64, powered by J'Vonne Hadley's career night (32 points, 10 rebounds). The Cardinals dominated free throws, attempting 15 more than Clemson.
Both teams had close calls in the quarterfinals - Louisville barely survived Stanford 75-73, while Clemson struggled offensively in a 57-54 win over SMU.
Prediction: Despite Louisville's impressive run, Clemson's 17-9 ATS record as favorites this season tips the scales. Take Clemson -1 (-112) in what should be a tightly contested battle.
The winner advances to face either Duke or North Carolina in Saturday's championship game.
*Game starts at 9:30pm ET from Charlotte's Spectrum Center, broadcast on ESPN. Total set at 141.5 points, with the Under hitting in 4 of last 6 meetings.