South Carolina Gamecocks vs Georgia Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In a highly anticipated SEC basketball matchup, the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Bulldogs will face off on Saturday afternoon. South Carolina, currently on a winning streak, recently achieved a remarkable victory against #5 Tennessee, triumphing as 13.5-point underdogs. Meanwhile, Georgia suffered a defeat at their home court against #24 Alabama, failing to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. Despite an earlier win by Georgia when these teams met earlier this season, the Gamecocks are expected to put up a strong fight. Tipoff will take place at 1:00 EST at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, and the game will be broadcasted on the SEC Network. Georgia initially opened as the betting favorites with a -1.25 line, but that has since shifted to Georgia -1.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Gamecocks +105 | Bulldogs -125

Spread: Gamecocks +1.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Georgia will win straight-up is 56%.

South Carolina Gamecocks

South Carolina has had a successful season so far, with only three losses to ranked teams. However, despite their strong performance, they have yet to be ranked in the AP Top 25 due to a weak non-conference schedule. The team has recently defeated high-ranking opponents, including #6 Kentucky and #5 Tennessee, which may help them secure a spot in the Top 25 soon. In their win over Tennessee, guard Talon Cooper led the team with 18 points. Meechie Johnson is the team's leading scorer, averaging 15.1 points per game, while also contributing in rebounds and assists. However, he has experienced a recent dip in performance with only three points scored in the last two games. BJ Mack, a senior post player, is another key contributor, averaging 14.0 points and a team-high 5.3 rebounds per game. Ta'Lon Cooper, a senior point guard, leads the team in assists with 4.2 per game, while Myles Stute, a senior wing, contributes 10.1 points per game. In terms of rankings, South Carolina is currently 45th overall according to KenPom, with rankings of 60th in offensive efficiency and 47th in defensive efficiency. The team plays at a slow pace, ranked 349th out of 362 Division I teams in tempo. According to Bracketology, the SEC is projected to receive six bids to the NCAA Tournament, with South Carolina on track to secure a 6-seed. The team has no current injuries reported. In terms of statistics, South Carolina ranks at 226th in offense, scoring an average of 72.71 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 43.59, three-point percentage of 34.54, and free throw percentage of 72.46. Defensively, they rank at 25th, allowing an average of 64.19 points per game. The team allows opponents to score 40.83% of their field goals, 32.25% of their three-pointers, and 72.16% of their free throws. They average 36.67 rebounds per game and have an average of 14.95 offensive assists and 10.52 turnovers per game. Defensively, they average 32.33 defensive rebounds per game, with 10.71 defensive assists and 10.29 turnovers per game. Columbia, South Carolina. THE place to be. 🤙 #Gamecocks I @columbiasc pic.twitter.com/XKYogz032q