The South Carolina Gamecocks (11-8, 3-3 SEC) will be at Bud Walton Arena to square off against the Arkansas Razorbacks (15-4, 3-3 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, and can be seen on SEC Network.
South Carolina Gamecocks at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Razorbacks defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 78-67, while the Gamecocks won big over the Vanderbilt Commodores 90-64.
The Gamecocks had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.477) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 33.5). Meanwhile, Arkansas played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.4 (worse than their season average of 14.9) and a free throw rate of 0.360 (above their season average of 0.247). TCU recorded marks of 24.4 and 0.260, respectively, for those same stats. Mason Jones had a solid performance for Arkansas, finishing with 20 points and five rebounds. Justin Minaya, meanwhile played a pivotal role for South Carolina with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The Gamecocks won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 77-65. South Carolina made 10 of their 15 three pointers (66.7 percent), while Arkansas was 6-22 (27.3 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Arkansas should have a considerable advantage. The Razorbacks defense ranks 18th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.438), while the South Carolina offense is ranked 260th in effective field goal percentage (0.483). Furthermore, the Gamecocks could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank 45th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.6 percent. The Razorbacks, meanwhile, rank 272nd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.1 percent).
South Carolina at Arkansas Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Carolina ranks 88th in rebounds per game (37.6) while Arkansas ranks 249th (32.7).
- The Razorbacks rank 11th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Gamecocks rank 71st (11.5).
- Arkansas ranks 26th in steals per game (8.6) while South Carolina ranks 66th (7.7).
- The Razorbacks rank 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while the Gamecocks rank 238th (18.4).
- Arkansas ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while South Carolina ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Razorbacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 10.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
