The Alabama Crimson Tide (16-11, 7-7 SEC) will be at Colonial Life Arena to challenge the South Carolina Gamecocks (14-13, 9-5 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Alabama Crimson Tide at South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Gamecocks lost to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 76-61, while the Crimson Tide defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores, 68-61.
Alabama played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.3 (better than their season average of 16.7) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.7 (below their season average of 32.1). Vanderbilt was 22.1 and 20.6, respectively, for those same stats. South Carolina, meanwhile, held Mississippi State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.9 (below their season average of 35.1). South Carolina was lifted by A.J. Lawson, who contributed 18 points. Donta Hall, meanwhile had a good game for Alabama, contributing 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Crimson Tide won the only contest between these two teams last year, 76-62. Alabama had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.657 vs. 0.406). South Carolina, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (19-25; 76.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this matchup. South Carolina has preferred a fast-paced style of play (73rd in possessions per game), while Alabama has been more half-court-oriented (203rd in possessions per game).
Alabama Crimson Tide at South Carolina Gamecocks Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Alabama averages 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. South Carolina ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- The Gamecocks rank 145th in steals per game (6.1) while the Crimson Tide rank 229th (4.6).
- Alabama ranks 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while South Carolina ranks 100th (12.6).
- The Crimson Tide rank 14th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Gamecocks rank 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Alabama ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while South Carolina ranks 143rd (22.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, up from 0.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (10.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
