Florida State Seminoles (11-4, 2-2 ACC) vs. Clemson Tigers (12-4, 4-1 ACC)
Clemson, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BETMGM LINE: Tigers -8.5; Over/Under 145.5
Preview:
The Florida State Seminoles head to Clemson following a strong showing from Malique Ewin, who dropped 20 points in their 80-65 win over the Miami Hurricanes.
Clemson has been dominant at home, boasting a 9-1 record. The Tigers excel defensively, ranking fifth in the ACC by allowing just 67.3 points per game and holding opponents to 43.4% shooting.
Florida State sits at 2-2 in ACC matchups and shines in the paint, averaging 36.1 points per game, led by Ewin’s 11.1-point average. Meanwhile, Clemson thrives beyond the arc, sinking 8.9 three-pointers per game, surpassing Florida State’s allowed average of 7.5.
Head-to-Head:
Clemson’s defense, allowing only 67.3 points per game, will be tested by Florida State’s offense, which averages 79.1 points per game. This marks the first conference meeting between the teams this season.
Key Players:
- Clemson: Jaeden Zackery contributes 9.6 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
- Florida State: Malique Ewin leads with a strong presence in the paint.
The matchup promises an exciting clash of styles as the Tigers aim to protect their home court against the Seminoles’ high-scoring offense.
