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Miami (FL) vs. Clemson prediction: Why Clemson is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Miami (FL) vs Clemson predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Clemson will face Miami (FL) in men's college basketball action at Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday, beginning at 2:15 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Clemson as the most likely winner of the Miami (FL) vs. Clemson game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Miami (FL) vs. Clemson prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Miami (FL) and Clemson 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Clemson a 69% chance of defeating Miami (FL). Our predicted final score has Clemson winning 76-71.
According to our model, Clemson (-4.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Miami (FL) vs. Clemson odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Miami (FL) | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-105) | -4.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +180 | -205 |
| Total | o143.5 (-106) | u143.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Miami (FL) vs. Clemson picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Clemson -4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Clemson | -205 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -106 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 143.5 total points.
Miami (FL) vs. Clemson game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Clemson and Miami (FL) at Littlejohn Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 2:15 PM ET.
- Who: Miami (FL) vs. Clemson
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:15 PM ET/11:15AM PT
- Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Clemson, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat Miami (FL) on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Miami (FL) vs. Clemson insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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