The South Carolina Gamecocks (15-15, 10-7 SEC) welcome the Georgia Bulldogs (11-19, 2-15 SEC) to Colonial Life Arena as the regular season comes to a close. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Gamecocks were victorious over the Texas A&M Aggies, 71-54, while the Bulldogs were blown out by the Missouri Tigers, 64-39.
The Gamecocks had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 16.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.563 (above their season average of 0.485). Georgia, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.068). South Carolina’s Chris Silva had a good outing, recording 22 points and 17 rebounds. Nicolas Claxton, meanwhile fueled Georgia with nine points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, A.J. Lawson led the Gamecocks to an 86-80 victory. He recorded 19 points and seven rebounds. South Carolina’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Georgia. The Gamecocks had a rate of 0.664 while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.453.
South Carolina appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Gamecocks currently rank 73rd in offensive rebounding percentage (31.9 percent), while Georgia ranks 299th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent). Furthermore, the Bulldogs are among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 30th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.282). The Gamecocks, meanhwile, rank 323rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.283).
Georgia at South Carolina ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Carolina, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia ranks 40th in rebounds per game (38.1) while South Carolina ranks 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
- The Bulldogs rank 15th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Gamecocks rank 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- South Carolina averages 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 129th in the country. Georgia ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, South Carolina has scored an equal number of points as their opponents.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
