Miami at Clemson

An ACC battle where Miami is a powerhouse defensive team while Clemson is all about slowing the pace down. Clemson averages just 62.8 ppg (278th in the nation) and last in the ACC in scoring. They are second defensively allowing 58.6 ppg in conference play and fourth allowing 40.6% shooting. They play their best defense at home, with the UNDER at 16-5 in the Tigers last 21 home games against a team with a winning road record. Miami comes to town with an even better defense for Coach Jim Larrañaga, allowing 38.2% shooting in ACC play and just 30.3% from beyond the arc. During its current 12-game win streak Miami has held its opponents to 38.4 percent from the field. Miami is content to slow it down away from home and the UNDER is 5-2 in the Hurricanes last seven road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Clemson is 17-5 UNDER the total in its last 22 Sunday games. Both teams will focus on defense out of the gate with Clemson content to slow the pace down in the first half to try and hang with a national power, putting all their effort on defense. Therefore, the value is with a lower scoring first half. Play Miami/Clemson First Half UNDER the Total.