Pitt Basketball
Pitt-Clemson Preview: TV, Betting Info, Game Time, Etc.
On Saturday at noon, Pitt will try to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over one of the ACC’s best teams, Clemson.
PITT’S OUTLOOK
Pitt is now 1-5 in Quad 1 games after losing its last three contests. The Panthers are 12-5 overall and 3-3 in ACC play, and are desperately looking to shake off the recent struggles and win a big one against a legitimate Clemson squad. The Tigers come to town as one of the top teams in the league, and a predicted NCAA Tournament squad, while Pitt is now back on the bubble.
CLEMSON TIGERS (14-4, 6-1 ACC)
Head Coach: Brad Brownell (15th season)
TIGERS REPORT
Clemson star guard Chase Hunter is playing like an all-league player so far this season, averaging 17+ points per game and shooting 45% from three-point range. The Tigers do not have PJ Hall or Joe Girard anymore, but they are still a strong group, with rebounding expert Ian Schieffelin in the middle and guards Jaeden Zackery and Chauncey Wiggins both shooting at least 35% from three.
Clemson ranks first in the ACC in three-point percentage, and second in turnover margin. The Tigers are a well-rounded team with a presence inside and out. 6’11 Russian big man Viktor Lakhin is averaging 10 and 6 so far this season, and is versatile down low.
Pitt is ranked No. 30 in the NET rankings, while Clemson is ranked No. 35 This is a Quad 2 opportunity for Pitt, and a Quad 1 game for Clemson.
GAME TIME
Pitt Vs. Clemson will start at 12 p.m. est. on The CW.
SPREAD
Pitt is a 4-point favorite in Saturday afternoon’s game, per DraftKings. The Panthers’ moneyline is -175, while Clemson is +145 to win the game straight up. The over/under is hovering around 142.5 total points.
TV
You can find Saturday’s game on The CW.
RADIO
Pitt Vs. Clemson will be live on 93.7 The Fan as well.
