The top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (18-1, 6-0 SEC) visit Colonial Life Arena to challenge the South Carolina Gamecocks (10-9, 5-1 SEC). The Volunteers will try to prolong their 14-game winning streak. The game will air on SEC Network at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Tennessee Volunteers at South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Gamecocks were beaten by the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 74-70, while the Volunteers were victorious over the West Virginia Mountaineers, 83-66.
Tennessee played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.311 (above their season average of 0.306) and a turnover percentage of 18.1 (worse than their season average of 14.0). For those same stats, West Virginia put up marks of 0.182 and 27.6, respectively. South Carolina, on the other hand, held Oklahoma State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 29.6). South Carolina was led by Chris Silva, who contributed 15 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Lamonte Turner led the way for Tennessee, contributing 23 points and five assists.
The Volunteers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last matchup, Tennessee won 70-67. The Volunteers’ 31.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Gamecocks, who had a rate of 24.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
South Carolina might have difficulty scoring as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Tennessee currently ranks 37th in defensive efficiency, while the Gamecocks rank 229th in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Volunteers are among the nation’s best at getting to the line, ranking 10th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.306). The Gamecocks, meanhwile, rank 337th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.307).
Tennessee Volunteers at South Carolina Gamecocks Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee ranks second in assists per game (19.8) while South Carolina ranks 164th (12.9).
- The Gamecocks rank 189th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Volunteers rank 262nd (18.7).
- The Volunteers average 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. The Gamecocks rank 192nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- Tennessee ranks third in blocks per game (5.9) while South Carolina ranks 76th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
- The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, down from 18.6 for the season.
