The last six plus games that Clemson have played have not seen a combined 165 points. This game will see a lot of missed buckets and checking of offense, and a lot of empty trips down the court which will all contribute to the under. Clemson has the ability to slow down high offensive teams this season. Alabama wants to play lightning fast but Clemson will want to slow the pace right down as they are 230th in pace. Alabama does not have the best accuracy in that they throw every shot at the bucket they can, but the percentage that go in are approximately 1 in 3 tries. This will be a cautious game by both as they will want to make sure they make their shots which will chew up more time on the clock, especially Clemson who like to set up in the half court. Clemson have beaten Alabama earlier this season 85-77 and that score game in at 162. Expect a much lower score in this playoff game with more on the line. This all contributes to this being a lower scoring game.

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Clemson's last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Clemson's last 7 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson's last 5 games played in March. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama's last 6 games against Clemson. Clemson is 30-12 to the UNDER against SEC opponents since 1997. Alabama is 44-27 to the UNDER after 5 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers since 1997. Clemson is 6-0 to the UNDER in road games after 4 straight games committing 11 or less turnovers this season.

Best bet: take the UNDER the total.