Clemson vs BYU Prediction, Picks and Odds for Tuesday December 9 2025
Clemson vs BYU prediction for Tuesday’s opener at Madison Square Garden as both teams continue their early-season tests away from home. Below you will find opening and current odds, complete line movement tables, key matchups, and our projected final score. For additional breakdowns and analysis, check the latest college basketball picks.
Quick Picks and Prediction: Clemson vs BYU
- Side: Clemson +7.5
- Total: Under 151.0
- Projected Final Score: BYU 73, Clemson 69
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Odds and Line Movement: Clemson vs BYU
BYU opened as a multi-possession favorite and has drawn steady support throughout early wagering, with the number nudging upward into the 7 to 7.5 range. Totals action has fluctuated between 150 and 152 as bettors weigh BYU’s pace against Clemson’s far slower tempo.
Opening Odds
| Market | Clemson | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-110) |
| Total | 150.0 (over/under -110) | |
Current Odds
| Market | Clemson | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-118) | -7.5 (-104) |
| Total | Over 151.0 (-110) | Under 151.0 (-110) |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Clemson | BYU | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09 | 08:07:01am | +7.5 (-118) | -7.5 (-104) | BYU 87%, 60% |
| 12/09 | 01:53:00am | +7 (-108) | -7 (-112) | BYU 52%, 73% |
| 12/08 | 09:28:09pm | +7.5 (-106) | -7.5 (-114) | BYU 55%, 67% |
| 12/08 | 08:24:44pm | +7 (-110) | -7 (-110) | |
| 12/08 | 05:25:18pm | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-110) | BYU 55%, 67% |
| 12/08 | 07:02:19am | +5.5 (-120) | -5.5 (+120) |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09 | 01:31:20am | 150.5 o(-110) | 150.5 u(-110) | o54%, o80% |
| 12/09 | 00:18:05am | 150 o(-106) | 150 u(-114) | |
| 12/08 | 10:52:52pm | 151.5 o(-106) | 151.5 u(-114) | |
| 12/08 | 10:36:32pm | 151.5 o(-110) | 151.5 u(-110) | |
| 12/08 | 05:25:18pm | 152 o(-110) | 152 u(-110) | |
| 12/08 | 07:02:19am | 150.5 o(-115) | 150.5 u(-105) |
Key Matchups and Handicap: Clemson vs BYU
This matchup opens Tuesday’s doubleheader at Madison Square Garden, and BYU arrives battle-tested with six of its eight games played away from home. The Cougars have spent nearly a month without a traditional home contest, gaining neutral-site and road experience that could matter early in this one.
Clemson is coming off a narrow road loss at Alabama in which the Crimson Tide built a 19-point first-half lead before the Tigers stormed back to take the lead with under three minutes remaining. Despite losing the three-point battle 12–4, Clemson fell by only six, signaling they did many other things well: the Tigers grabbed 18 offensive rebounds, generated second-chance looks on 40.9 percent of their missed shots, and committed only seven turnovers. Those are cornerstone traits for a live underdog.
BYU’s opponents are shooting just 61.6 percent from the free throw line this season, the second-lowest mark nationally. Eventually that number should stabilize upward, and Clemson is a team capable of pressuring the rim, drawing fouls, and shifting that statistical outlier.
Clemson checks nearly every predictive box for a competitive underdog. The Tigers play at a deliberately slow pace (No. 294 in adjusted tempo), rebound at a high level, avoid turnovers (No. 7 nationally in turnover rate), and consistently create extra opportunities on the glass. BYU has been strong in neutral-site environments, but Clemson’s physicality and possession control give them a realistic chance not only to cover but to threaten an outright upset.
Betting Trends: CLEM vs BYU
- Clemson excels in turnover avoidance, ranking among the nation’s best in turnover rate.
- BYU has played six of its eight games away from home this season.
- Clemson generated 18 offensive rebounds in its last outing.
Key Injuries and Notes: CLEM vs BYU
- Clemson: No notable injuries reported for this matchup.
- BYU: No significant injury concerns listed.
ATS and Total Picks: Clemson vs BYU
Given Clemson’s strengths — slow tempo, elite rebounding, and minimal turnovers — the Tigers appear well-positioned to remain within the number. BYU may control stretches of play, but Clemson’s possession advantage should keep the margin manageable.
Spread Pick
- Pick: Clemson +7.5
Total Pick
- Pick: Under 151.0
Final Score Prediction
BYU 73, Clemson 69
Stats to Know for Clemson vs BYU
- Clemson created second-chance opportunities on over 40 percent of its missed shots against Alabama.
- BYU opponents have shot only 61.6 percent at the free throw line this season.
- Clemson ranks among the national leaders in turnover avoidance.
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