The seventh-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (18-3, 7-1 SEC) welcome the South Carolina Gamecocks (11-10, 6-2 SEC) to Rupp Arena. The Wildcats will attempt to continue their eight-game winning streak. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
South Carolina Gamecocks at Kentucky Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the Florida Gators 65-54, while the Gamecocks beat the Georgia Bulldogs 86-80.
South Carolina launched 16 three pointers, making 11 of them (68.8 percent). Georgia, on the other hand, was 6-20 (30.0 percent). The Wildcats, meanwhile, made 13 of their 16 free throws (81.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 37.4). PJ Washington had a solid game for Kentucky with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, A.J. Lawson had a good outing for South Carolina, recording 19 points and seven rebounds.
The Gamecocks won the only game between these two teams last season, 76-68. The Gamecocks’ 10.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Wildcats, who had a rate of 19.8. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Kentucky in this showdown. The Wildcats currently rank ninth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 percent), while South Carolina ranks 292nd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent).
South Carolina Gamecocks at Kentucky Wildcats ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Kentucky ranks eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.4) while South Carolina ranks 190th (36.2).
- The Wildcats average 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 11th in the nation. The Gamecocks rank 78th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- Kentucky ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while South Carolina ranks 92nd (12.4).
- The Gamecocks rank 197th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Wildcats rank 275th (17.3).
- Kentucky ranks 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while South Carolina ranks 126th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. On the season, South Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
