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The Georgetown Hoyas take on the Clemson Tigers in Clemson, SC. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
Clemson is favored by 3.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -178. The total is set at 148.5 points.
Here’s my Georgetown vs. Clemson prediction and college basketball picks for November 13, 2026.
Georgetown vs Clemson Prediction
Pick: Georgetown +3.5
My Georgetown vs Clemson best bet is on the Hoyas to cover the spread. Be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page and download the Action Network app for the latest picks and analysis.
Georgetown vs Clemson Odds
| Georgetown Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -102 | 148.5 -115o / -105u | +146 |
| Clemson Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -120 | 148.5 -115o / -105u | -178 |
- Georgetown vs Clemson spread: Georgetown +3.5 (-102), Clemson -3.5 (-120)
- Georgetown vs Clemson over/under: 148.5 (-115o / -105u)
- Georgetown vs Clemson moneyline: Georgetown +146, Clemson -178
Georgetown vs Clemson College Basketball Preview
Georgetown Basketball
Georgetown is off to a stellar start in head coach Ed Cooley’s third season at the helm.
The Hoyas had quite the offseason, with a massive overhaul of their roster, but fortunately, they returned a few key players from last season's team who should provide Cooley’s bunch with critical experience.
Georgetown lost its entire backcourt, which featured last season’s leading scorers, guards Malik Mack and KJ Lewis.
In response to this, Cooley got an improvement with former Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe, who's off to a phenomenal start to his first year in D.C. Lowe is already averaging 18.3 points per game this season, along with 8.3 assists and over three rebounds.
Cooley also acquired former Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson. The 6-foot-3 senior is averaging over 12 points per game, but he was primarily brought in as a defensive stopper after he proved himself as an exceptional on-ball defender in his two years in Lawrence.
They also added FAU transfer Josiah Parker to add some further depth to a loaded frontcourt that already features returnee and leading scorer in 7-foot-1 senior center Vince Iwuchukwu.
The Nigerian is off to a very impressive start to his final collegiate season, as he's already averaging 20.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Cooley was also able to retain 6-foot-4 junior guard Kayvaun Mulready, who boasts impressive versatility at both ends of the floor.
After a 2025-26 campaign that saw Georgetown finish with a 16-18 overall record and score just 73.6 points per game, the Hoyas have looked far superior offensively in their victories over Maryland, Loyola MD and Delaware State.
That said, the Hoyas have a very difficult non-conference schedule ahead, starting with their first road game on Friday.
The average age on this Georgetown roster is over 20 years old, which is undoubtedly a massive strength as the Hoyas navigate a tough strength of schedule over the next several weeks.
Clemson Basketball
It was quite the offseason for Clemson head coach Brad Brownell, who's in his 17th year at the helm.
Despite Brownell having to start from scratch after losing three of his top four scorers from last season — RJ Godfrey, Jestin Porter and Nick Davidson — this program boasts a phenomenal portal class that has got off to a scorching start to the season thus far.
Clemson acquired some elite international talent in 6-foot-7 Lithuanian forward Liutauras Lelevicius and 6-foot-9 Austrian forward David Fuchs, both of whom are off to a great start this season.
Lelevicius has already drastically improved the Tigers’ perimeter shooting, with the former TCU forward averaging 17 points this season while connecting at a remarkable 64.3% clip from beyond the arc.
Former Notre Dame 6-foot-5 guard Cole Certa was also brought in to the same effect, boasting an impressive 3-point stroke of his own.
Brownell also added a ton of size to bolster the Tigers’ frontcourt and overall interior presence, landing the likes of 6-foot-10 former Samford forward Dylan Faulkner and 6-foot-9 Austrian David Fuchs, who transferred from San Francisco.
Faulkner has already put his impressive versatility on full display, averaging 13.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists over the Tigers’ first three games.
The former Bulldog has also made an immediate impact on the defensive end, recording 1.3 steals and 1.7 blocks per game.
Clemson guard Ace Buckner has emerged as the team’s leading scorer, with the 6-foot-3 sophomore already averaging a spectacular 19.7 points per game.
Both Buckner and 6-foot-8 forward Chase Thompson are key returnees for the Tigers this season and are both off to a fantastic start.
While the Tigers successfully overhauled most of their rotation, Brownell’s bunch has unfortunately dealt with some injury concerns to start the year, with guard Zac Foster re-tearing his ACL.
Carter Welling, who led the team in rebounding last season, suffered the exact same fate with an ACL tear that's expected to keep him off the court until late December.
Despite the Tigers dealing with several injuries, Brownell’s bunch is off to a phenomenal start with its new-look lineup.
Georgetown vs Clemson Pick, Betting Analysis
We're in for a very closely contested matchup on Friday evening, featuring two power foes that underwent massive roster overhauls this past offseason, yet still boast a ton of experience throughout their respective lineups.
While I do feel the Hoyas are due for regression in their first road game of the season, I actually think Georgetown matches up very well with Clemson, given its massive interior size at both ends of the floor.
Buckner is in the midst of a breakout campaign for the Tigers, but he faces a very tough defensive matchup against Georgetown, which boasts two elite two-way guards.
Though Clemson’s Lelevicius and Faulkner have thrived offensively in Brownell’s frontcourt, they will be up against Iwuchukwu, who I expect to make it very difficult for the two to find open looks near the basket.
While Clemson has been lighting it up from beyond the arc, Buckner’s and Lelevicius’ respective 3-point field goal percentages of 47.1% and 64.3% on the season are largely unsustainable — and I expect some regression to inevitably hit.
Georgetown was very underrated heading into this season, even with its massive interior size, significantly improved guard play and very experienced overall lineup.
Though far from a high-confidence spot, I lean Georgetown to cover the 3.5-point spread.
Pick: Georgetown +3.5
