The Vanderbilt Commodores (8-10, 0-5 SEC) travel to Colonial Life Arena to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (10-8, 2-3 SEC). The Commodores will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Vanderbilt Commodores at South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Gamecocks fell to the 16th-ranked Auburn Tigers, 80-67, while the Commodores were defeated by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 77-62.
Vanderbilt forced Alabama into a turnover percentage of 27.9 (above their season average of 17.1) while South Carolina had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 15.3). Justin Minaya played well for South Carolina with 14 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt was lifted by Dylan Disu, who had 21 points and six rebounds.
The Gamecocks won the only contest between these two teams last year, 74-71. South Carolina had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 23.3). Vanderbilt, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.534 vs. 0.461). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a sloppy game for the South Carolina offense. South Carolina ranks 190th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Vanderbilt forces the 87th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.2 percent). Moreover, the Commodores rank 37th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.276), while the Gamecocks rank 351st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.362).
Vanderbilt Commodores at South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – South Carolina, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Vanderbilt ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while South Carolina ranks 250th (18.4).
- The Gamecocks average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 95th in the nation. The Commodores rank 138th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
- South Carolina ranks 56th in steals per game (7.8) while Vanderbilt ranks 59th in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- The Gamecocks rank 96th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Commodores rank 239th (33.3).
- Vanderbilt ranks 58th in blocks per game (4.1) while South Carolina ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 58.2 points per game (15.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
- The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, South Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 2.8 points.
