The Missouri Tigers (10-10, 2-5 SEC) will be at Colonial Life Arena to clash against the South Carolina Gamecocks (12-8, 4-3 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game will air on SEC Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Missouri Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Odds
Both teams won a tight one over their last opponent. The Gamecocks defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 79-77, while the Tigers beat the Georgia Bulldogs 72-69.
Missouri played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.2 (better than their season average of 18.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.528 (above their season average of 0.477). For those same stats, Georgia had marks of 21.7 and 0.500, respectively. Meanwhile, South Carolina’s 0.564 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Arkansas, who had a rate of 0.472. The Gamecocks’ mark was above their season average of 0.483. South Carolina received a boost from AJ Lawson, who finished with 19 points and five rebounds. Reed Nikko, meanwhile led the way for Missouri, recording 13 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Tigers won 78-63. The Tigers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Gamecocks. Missouri had a rate of 34.5, while South Carolina posted a mark of 21.6. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
South Carolina could dominate on defense as they clash against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Gamecocks rank 32nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.448), while Missouri is 276th in effective field goal percentage (0.479).
Missouri Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – South Carolina, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Missouri ranks 96th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while South Carolina ranks 241st (18.5).
- The Gamecocks rank 71st in steals per game (7.5) while the Tigers rank 76th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Gamecocks rank 58th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Tigers rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Missouri ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while South Carolina ranks 64th (11.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (8.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 12.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Missouri has defeated opponents by an average of 4.0 points.
