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Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Colonial Life Arena — Columbia, SC

Article updated Mar 2, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Florida Gators will be facing the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on Saturday at noon ET. UF currently has a record of 20-8, while USC stands at 23-5.

Game outlook

The Florida Gators will be facing the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on Saturday at noon ET. UF currently has a record of 20-8, while USC stands at 23-5. Both teams are performing well in SEC play, with Florida tied for third place and South Carolina in second place. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, with the Gators holding the historical advantage. There are no reported injuries for the Gators, but Gamecocks' player G (9.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG) is questionable with a knee injury. South Carolina is the betting favorite at -2.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Gators +110 | Gamecocks -130

Spread: Gators +2 (-110) | Gamecocks -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Carolina will win straight-up is 57%.

Florida Gators

The Florida Gators have a strong offensive performance, scoring 84.7 points per game and ranking 9th in the country in this category. They shoot 45.5 percent from the field and 33.6 percent from three-point range. Defensively, the team struggles, allowing 77.0 points per game and ranking 315th in the country. They allow opponents to shoot 43.5 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from beyond the arc. Overall, Florida is ranked 28th in the country by KenPom and has a power ranking of 46. They are 20-8 this season. It's important to conduct thorough research before betting on games. another look at @Tyrese5G throwdown 🔨 pic.twitter.com/IbAgtce1Kw

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South Carolina Gamecocks Analysis

The South Carolina Gamecocks have a power ranking of 178 and are ranked 242nd in offense, scoring an average of 71.78 points per game. On defense, they give up an average of 65.15 points per game, ranking 22nd in the country. Overall, they have a record of 23-5 (20-8 ATS). The Gamecocks shoot 43.96% from the field, 72.14% from the free-throw line, and 34.20% from three-point range. They average 36.04 rebounds per game and have 15.30 offensive assists and 10.37 turnovers. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.01% from the field, 71.58% from the free-throw line, and 33.33% from three-point range. They average 31.93 defensive rebounds and have 10.89 defensive assists and 9.85 turnovers. In terms of rankings, South Carolina is 46th in the country according to KenPom, with a ranking of 56th in offensive efficiency, 43rd in defensive efficiency, and 354th in tempo. For more college basketball insights, check out our Expert Picks. That's tough. 😤 #Gamecocks 🐔🏀 // #ForeverToThee pic.twitter.com/qlo71zLUlO

Gamecocks Favored to Beat Gators with Strong Defense and Betting Trends in Their Favor

Betting trends indicate that the Gamecocks have performed well against SEC competition and following a win this season, with a record of 10-3 ATS and 15-7 ATS, respectively. It is anticipated that the Gamecocks will maintain their position in the SEC standings on Saturday by defeating the Gators at home. USC's strong defense is expected to prevent UF's high-scoring players from finding their rhythm, with impressive statistics such as 53.9% opponent rim defense and 32.6% opponent 3PT defense. An emphasis on boxing out will be crucial in limiting Florida's second-chance scoring opportunities, given their strength in total rebounds per game. As the fourth-most profitable ATS bet nationwide, South Carolina's deliberate playing style is predicted to help them cover the spread against the fast-paced Gators.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Gators vs Gamecocks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Gators vs Gamecocks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Florida Gators+100 → +109Moved
  • Moneyline · South Carolina Gamecocks-121 → -130Moved
  • Spread · Florida Gators+2 (-110) → +2 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · South Carolina Gamecocks-2 (-110) → -2 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over145 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under145 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Florida Gators
27-8 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
South Carolina Gamecocks
13-19 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-02T11:15:04.923Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Florida Gators will be facing the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on Saturday at noon ET. UF currently has a record of 20-8, while USC stands at 23-5. Both teams are performing well in SEC play, with Florida tied for third place and South Carolina in second place. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, with the Gators holding the historical advantage. There are no reported injuries for the Gators, but Gamecocks' player G (9.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG) is questionable with a knee injury. South Carolina is the betting favorite at -2.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Florida Gators 82-76

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Florida Gators 82-76 on March 2, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. South Carolina Gamecocks' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 51-39. Against SportsJaw's recorded Florida Gators +2 (-110) spread, South Carolina Gamecocks covered, while the 158 combined points finished over the recorded total of 144.5.

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Tipster picks

  • argSpread · South Carolina Gamecocks -2 (-110)Win