The South Carolina Gamecocks (10-10, 5-2 SEC) will be at Stegeman Coliseum to clash against the Georgia Bulldogs (10-10, 1-6 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
South Carolina Gamecocks at Georgia Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Bulldogs fell to the Arkansas Razorbacks, 70-60, while the Gamecocks were blown out by the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 92-70.
South Carolina had a free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.267) while Georgia had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.9 (above their season average of 33.3). Georgia received a boost from Rayshaun Hammonds, who finished with eight points and 13 rebounds. Chris Silva, meanwhile played a pivotal role for South Carolina with 28 points and 10 rebounds.
The Gamecocks dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, South Carolina won 66-57. The Gamecocks’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bulldogs. South Carolina had a rate of 6.3, while Georgia posted a mark of 22.0. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Georgia should have a noteworthy edge. The Bulldogs defense ranks 34th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464), while the South Carolina offense is ranked 304th in effective field goal percentage (0.480).
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Georgia Bulldogs Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia ranks 12th in rebounds per game (41.0) while South Carolina ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 82nd in assists per game (14.6) while the Gamecocks rank 101st in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Gamecocks average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- South Carolina ranks 127th in steals per game (6.3) while Georgia ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. On the season, South Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 0.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
