The South Carolina Gamecocks (14-9, 6-4 SEC) will be at Stegeman Coliseum to go head-to-head against the Georgia Bulldogs (12-11, 2-8 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, and can be seen on SEC Network.
South Carolina Gamecocks at Georgia Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs lost a close one to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 105-102, while the Gamecocks had no trouble getting past the Texas A&M Aggies, 74-54.
South Carolina dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.5 (worse than their season average of 16.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.458 (below their season average of 0.490). Texas A&M was 23.5 and 0.336, respectively, for those same stats. Georgia, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 26.3). Georgia was led by Anthony Edwards, who recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds. AJ Lawson, meanwhile played a pivotal role for South Carolina with 18 points and five rebounds.
The Gamecocks dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent matchup, South Carolina won 66-46. The Gamecocks’ 11.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bulldogs, who had a mark of 26.3. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Georgia. Georgia ranks 256th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of South Carolina forces the 70th-most turnovers in the nation (21.7 percent).
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Georgia Bulldogs Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – South Carolina, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia ranks 109th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while South Carolina ranks 243rd (18.9).
- The Gamecocks average 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 159th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- South Carolina averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 54th in the country. Georgia ranks 99th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- The Gamecocks average 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 85th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 208th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- South Carolina ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while Georgia ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgia has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
