The Clemson Tigers take on the Pitt Panthers in Pittsburgh, PA. Tip-off is set for 12 p.m. ET on The CW Network.
Clemson is favored by 4 points on the spread with a moneyline of -170. The total is set at 135.5 points.
Here’s my Clemson vs. Pittsburgh predictions and college basketball picks for January 3, 2026.
Clemson vs Pittsburgh Prediction
My Pick: Clemson -3.5
My Clemson vs Pittsburgh best bet is on the Tigers to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Clemson vs. Pittsburgh Odds
| Clemson Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4 -110 | 135.5 -110o / -110u | -170 |
| Pittsburgh Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4 -110 | 135.5 -110o / -110u | +145 |
- Clemson vs Pittsburgh spread: Clemson -4
- Clemson vs Pittsburgh over/under: 135.5 points
- Clemson vs Pittsburgh moneyline: Clemson -170, Pittsburgh +145
Clemson vs Pittsburgh College Basketball Betting Preview
Clemson enters this matchup with an 11-3 overall record, sitting sixth in the ACC standings as it continues conference play. On Saturday at noon ET, the Tigers head to Pittsburgh to face a 7-7 Panthers squad that's last in the league, with mixed results in early ACC action.
Despite the road environment and both sides dealing with inconsistent cover rates this season, Clemson remains the superior squad on paper.
That's precisely why Evan Abrams' "Small Conference Favorites in Bad ATS Matchups" system highlights this as a straightforward spot to back Clemson.
The “Small Conference Favorites in Bad ATS Matchups” system identifies undervalued favorites in college hoops who win consistently but have struggled against the spread, facing opponents with similar ATS struggles.
In conference play, where matchups are familiar and motivation runs high, the better overall team often prevails despite market skepticism caused by prior spread losses.
When a strong team sits as a small favorite, it suggests the line has tightened due to mutual ATS underperformance rather than true competitive balance.
This system capitalizes on that overcorrection, backing reliable programs that win outright at a steady rate when the market perception has dipped too far, turning short favorites into profitable plays.
Most importantly, this system has a 2% return on investment (ROI) all-time and an 8% ROI (9-7 record) this season.
My Pick: Clemson -3.5
