South Carolina Gamecocks vs Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The South Carolina Gamecocks will be facing off against the Arkansas Razorbacks in an SEC game this Saturday. The Gamecocks currently hold a record of 14-3 for the season, with a 2-2 record in SEC play. On the other hand, the Razorbacks are 10-7 overall and 1-3 in SEC play. With hopes of earning an NCAA Tournament invite, the Razorbacks are in a desperate situation. The game is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM EST, and Arkansas has opened as the betting favorite with a -2.5 point spread, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Gamecocks +130 | Razorbacks -155

Spread: Gamecocks +2.5 (-110) | Razorbacks -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arkansas will win straight-up is 61%.

South Carolina Gamecocks

The South Carolina Gamecocks currently hold a record of 10-3 this season. Despite their recent loss to Georgia, the team continues to strive for credibility. They will face a tough challenge against the Razorbacks, with the potential to break into the Top 25 rankings. Offensively, the Gamecocks have struggled in various aspects, ranking 178th in scoring offense, 213th in field goal percentage, and 206th in 3-point field goal percentage. However, they have managed to make an average of 32.94% of their three-pointers, ranking 84th in the country. Defensively, the Gamecocks have excelled, ranking 21st in scoring defense, 55th in field goal defense, and 170th in 3-point defense. The team's performance is further enhanced by their turnover rate of 58th in the nation and a respectable 118th in total rebounds per game. It is important to note that South Carolina is facing key injuries as G Myles Shute is currently out due to a shoulder injury. The team is ranked 237th in offense, scoring an average of 72.71 points per game, while ranked 34th in defense, allowing an average of 64.65 points against them per game. In terms of shooting efficiency, the Gamecocks hit an average of 43.36% of their field goals and 72.42% of their free throws. They also make an average of 32.94% of their three-pointers. Defensively, they allow opponents to make 41.06% of their field goals and 71.43% of their free throws. The Gamecocks allow an average of 33.33% of three-pointers. In terms of rebounds, they average 36.88 per game. Overall, the team performs well in defensive rebounds, averaging 32.53 per game. They also average 14.35 offensive assists and 10.65 turnovers per game offensively while averaging 11.06 defensive assists and 10.88 turnovers per game defensively. 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 - Ep. 3 Streaming now exclusively on @GamecocksPlus ... 🤙 #Gamecocks 🐔🏀 // #ForeverToThee pic.twitter.com/Y9mNmxPugC