Florida State men's basketball team (13-13, 6-7 ACC) faces Clemson (20-7, 10-4 ACC) on Saturday at noon at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. The game will be broadcast on The CW Network. Florida State aims to maintain momentum after winning six of their last eight games, including a comeback against Boston College. They currently sit in 9th place in the ACC standings, fighting for a tournament bye with five games remaining. Clemson, which has lost three straight, is seeking to rebound after a four-game winning streak and a recent drop out of the AP Top 25. The Tigers are favored by 9.5 points, with an over/under of 143.5. Florida State's recent performance has improved under first-year coach Luke Loucks, who has implemented a fast-paced style ranking 23rd nationally in tempo. Key players include Robert McCray V, Chauncey Wiggins, Lajae Jones, and Alex Steen. Clemson relies on strong defense, playing at the slowest pace in the ACC, led by players like RJ Godfrey and Dillon Hunter. The game is expected to feature a pace mismatch, with Clemson's defense and home-court advantage likely favoring the Tigers. The prediction leans towards Clemson winning but suggests the game could go over the total, with Clemson favored to cover the 9.5-point spread.