Jan 7, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) drives to the basket against Clemson Tigers forward Ian Schieffelin (4) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Clemson 74-64. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Tale of the Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Clemson

Originally posted on Louisville Cardinals on SI
By Matthew McGavic | Last updated Mar 14, 2025 9:46 AM ET

Louisville (26-6, 18-2 ACC) is set to face Clemson (27-5, 18-2 ACC) on Friday, Mar. 14 at 9:30 p.m. EST at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. in the ACC Tournament semifinals. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Tigers:

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- ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN's Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 39.0 percent chance to win against Clemson. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 13.9 (28th overall), whereas the Tigers have a BPI rating of 16.5 (17th overall).

- KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have an 46 percent chance to take down the Tigers, with a projected final score of 71-70 in favor of CU. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +22.51 (25th overall), whereas Clemson has an adjusted efficiency margin of +24.21 (19th overall).

- Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 49 percent chance to take down the Tigers, with a projected final score of 71-70 in favor of CU. Louisville has a "Barthag" of .9262 (22nd overall), whereas Clemson has a "Barthag" of .9283 (20th overall).

- Torvik Prediction: Louisville 71, Clemson 70.

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