The Texas A&M Aggies (10-13, 3-8 SEC) will be at Colonial Life Arena to go head-to-head against the South Carolina Gamecocks (12-12, 7-4 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Texas A&M Aggies at South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Gamecocks fell to the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 85-73, while the Aggies beat the Georgia Bulldogs, 73-56.
Texas A&M played a perfect game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 17.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.0 (below their season average of 33.3). For those same stats, Georgia had marks of 16.1 and 21.1, respectively. South Carolina, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.111 vs. 0.116). South Carolina’s Chris Silva played well, recording 17 points and 15 rebounds. Texas A&M received a boost from Christian Mekowulu, who recorded 15 points and 15 rebounds.
The Aggies won the only game between these two teams last season, 83-60. Texas A&M had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.591 vs. 0.326). South Carolina, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.1 vs. 31.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the fast-paced Gamecocks (ranked 69th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Aggies (185th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Aggies could control the offensive glass in this showdown as they rank 54th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.0 percent. The Gamecocks, meanwhile, rank 317th at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 67.8 percent.
Texas A&M at South Carolina ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – South Carolina, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (38.2) while South Carolina ranks 214th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
- The Gamecocks average 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 168th in the NCAA. The Aggies rank 217th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- Texas A&M ranks 112th in steals per game (6.5) while South Carolina ranks 156th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Gamecocks average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 32nd in the country. The Aggies rank 180th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- South Carolina ranks 153rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while Texas A&M ranks 278th (26.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
- The Gamecocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 0.1 for the season.
