The Arkansas Razorbacks (14-8, 5-4 SEC) will be at Colonial Life Arena to challenge the South Carolina Gamecocks (11-11, 6-3 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Gamecocks were blown out by the fifth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 76-48, while the Razorbacks barely escaped the Vanderbilt Commodores, 69-66.
The Razorbacks had a better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 19.4), while the Commodores had a free throw rate of 0.265 (below their season average of 0.307). South Carolina, on the other hand, held Kentucky to an effective field goal percentage of 0.451 (below their season average of 0.535). South Carolina was lifted by Tre Campbell, who recorded 12 points. Daniel Gafford, meanwhile played a key role for Arkansas with 28 points and nine rebounds.
The Razorbacks dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last matchup, Arkansas won 69-64. Arkansas was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Razorbacks made 23 of their 26 free throws (88.5 percent), while the Gamecocks were just 10-16 (62.5 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of South Carolina. South Carolina ranks 229th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Arkansas forces the 31st-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.9 percent).
Arkansas Razorbacks at South Carolina Gamecocks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas ranks 19th in assists per game (16.7) while South Carolina ranks 183rd (12.6).
- The Gamecocks rank 144th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while the Razorbacks rank 232nd (24.9).
- Arkansas ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.1) while South Carolina ranks 73rd in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
- The Gamecocks rank 121st in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Razorbacks rank 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
- Arkansas averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 27th in the nation. South Carolina ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Razorbacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 5.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
