South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The South Carolina Gamecocks (14-14, 9-6 SEC) will be at Mizzou Arena to meet the Missouri Tigers (12-15, 3-12 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.

South Carolina Gamecocks at Missouri Tigers ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Tigers got blown out by the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 68-49, while the Gamecocks lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 68-62.

South Carolina had a turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 16.8) while Missouri had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 (above their season average of 31.6). Jeremiah Tilmon had a solid outing for Missouri with 11 points and six rebounds. Chris Silva had a solid performance for South Carolina, putting up 23 points and 12 rebounds.

In their two matchups this year, the Gamecocks have won both. South Carolina won 85-75. South Carolina made good use of their 35 trips to the free throw line, making 29 of them (82.9 percent). Missouri, meanwhile, was 17-23 (73.9 percent).

This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Missouri. Missouri ranks 322nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.8 percent), while the pesky defense of South Carolina forces the 83rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.8 percent).

South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Missouri Tigers Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – South Carolina, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • South Carolina ranks 20th in blocks per game (4.8) while Missouri ranks 223rd (1.7).
  • The Tigers rank 122nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Gamecocks rank 131st in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
  • The Tigers rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Gamecocks rank 224th (36.6).
  • South Carolina ranks 158th in assists per game (13.0) while Missouri ranks 245th (11.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 1.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (2.8 above their season average).