The South Carolina Gamecocks (14-12, 9-4 SEC) will be at Humphrey Coliseum to go head-to-head with the Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-7, 7-6 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs won a close one over the Georgia Bulldogs 68-67, while the Gamecocks were victorious over the Ole Miss Rebels 79-64.
South Carolina played a perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 37.2 (above their season average of 32.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.492 (below their season average of 0.494). For those same stats, Ole Miss was 26.8 and 0.411, respectively. Mississippi State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.216 vs. 0.133). Mississippi State rallied around Quinndary Weatherspoon, who had 31 points. A.J. Lawson, meanwhile was a key piece for South Carolina with 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, Maik Kotsar led the Gamecocks to an 87-82 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. South Carolina had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 vs. 22.5). Mississippi State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.160).
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Mississippi State in this meeting. The Bulldogs rank 23rd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 percent), while South Carolina ranks 312th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.3 percent).
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Mississippi State ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while South Carolina ranks 226th (36.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 83rd in assists per game (14.5) while the Gamecocks rank 101st in assists allowed per game (12.5).
- The Bulldogs average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 21st in the NCAA. The Gamecocks rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Mississippi State averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 12th in the nation. South Carolina ranks 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 7.5 for the season.
