Clemson vs Georgetown: Prediction, Preview & How to Watch

Clemson vs Georgetown: A Clash of Top-Tier Programs

Two undefeated teams with contrasting styles collide when the Clemson Tigers face the Georgetown Hoyas on Saturday, November 15, 2025. This non-conference showdown at Washington D.C.'s Capital One Arena kicks off at 12:00 PM ET and will be streamed exclusively on Peacock.

Team Previews: Tigers vs Hoyas

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Clemson Tigers: Dominant Early Performance

Despite losing 90% of their roster from last season, Brad Brownell's Tigers (3-0) have been dominant, winning all three games by at least 27 points. Key contributors include:

Ace Buckner (13.7 PPG): Freshman leading scorer
RJ Godfrey (11.7 PPG, 8.7 RPG): Transfer with 1 double-double
Carter Welling (10.0 PPG): Utah Valley transfer shooting 70%

Clemson excels in interior efficiency (62% 2-point shooting), offensive rebounding (38%), and ball security (2nd nationally in turnover percentage). Their defensive prowess ranks 7th nationally in effective field goal percentage.

Georgetown Hoyas: Resurgent Under Cooley

Ed Cooley's Hoyas (2-1) enter with momentum after defeating Maryland 70-60. Their star backcourt includes:

KJ Lewis (16.7 PPG, 8 RPG): Preseason All-Big East selection
Malik Mack (14.3 PPG): Second-half threat against Binghamton
Vince Iwuchukwu (11.0 PPG): 7-foot-1 transfer averaging 8.3 blocks

Georgetown dominates the paint (38 PPG) but struggles from beyond the arc (20% 3-point shooting). They rank 9th nationally in 2-point defense and 20th in effective field goal percentage defense.

Betting Preview & Prediction

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As of November 15:

Spread: Clemson -2
Moneyline: Clemson -140 / Georgetown +120
Total: 143.5 points

Key Matchup: Clemson's interior dominance vs. Georgetown's paint defense. The Tigers' 62% 2-point shooting clashes with the Hoyas' 9th-ranked 2-point defense.

Prediction: Clemson covers the spread (-2). Their superior KenPom rankings (offense and defense) and recent high-major victories (Penn State, Alabama, TCU) give them the edge against a Georgetown team still developing its shooting touch.

How to Watch the Game

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
Stream: Peacock (Justin Kutcher play-by-play, Brendan Haywood analysis)

Local radio coverage will be available on Team 980 (106.7 FM) and SiriusXM. Live stats can be accessed via GUHoyas.com.

Series History & Stakes

Georgetown leads the all-time series 1-0, winning 75-60 in 2004. For Clemson, this is their first true road test after three dominant home victories. For Georgetown, it's an opportunity to build on their Maryland win and prove their Big East contender status.