The upcoming college basketball game between Clemson Tigers and Pittsburgh Panthers is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, at noon ET at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. Clemson enters the game with an 11-3 overall record and is favored by 4 points with a total set at 135.5 points. The Tigers, coached by Brad Brownell in his 16th season, have a balanced team with no star but solid depth, ranking No. 35 in KenPom and No. 38 in NET rankings. They are aiming for their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Pittsburgh, with a 7-7 record, is seeking its first ACC win after a narrow 76-69 loss to Miami, despite leading at halftime. The Panthers are 6-3 at home and have shown some positive signs, such as outside shooting and emerging players like Roman Siulepa. However, they face a tough challenge as they have lost 13 straight games to Clemson, with their last win in March 2014. Expert predictions vary, with some analysts expecting Clemson to cover the spread due to their consistent performance and strong defense, capable of limiting Pitt’s scoring. Others believe Pitt can break the losing streak at home, citing their recent fight and improved play, predicting a close game with Pitt winning or narrowly losing. Betting odds favor Clemson with a spread of -4, and the game is expected to be competitive, with predictions ranging from Clemson winning by 3.5 to Pitt breaking the streak with a narrow victory. The game will be broadcast on The CW Network, and both teams are looking to improve their conference standings and season momentum.