The fifth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers (9-0) look to remain undefeated when they go head-to-head with the South Carolina Gamecocks (4-5) at Colonial Life Arena. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Virginia Cavaliers at South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Gamecocks were victorious over the USC Upstate Spartans 65-52, while the Cavaliers had no trouble getting past the Towson Tigers 73-42.
Virginia dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 7.5 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.574. For those same stats, Towson put up marks of 20.9 and 0.366, respectively. South Carolina, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.466 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.2. For those same stats, USC Upstate was 0.121 and 20.5, respectively. Chris Silva had a solid outing for South Carolina with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Virginia was led by De’Andre Hunter, who had 13 points and 10 rebounds.
South Carolina might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Virginia ranks second in defensive efficiency while the Gamecocks rank 268th in offensive efficiency.
Virginia Cavaliers at South Carolina Gamecocks Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Carolina, ATS Winner – Virginia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Virginia ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while South Carolina ranks 179th (34.6).
- The Cavaliers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (9.0) while the Gamecocks rank 85th (11.7).
- Virginia ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (3.9) while South Carolina ranks 81st (7.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 15th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Gamecocks rank 147th (20.8).
- South Carolina ranks 27th in blocks per game (3.5) while Virginia ranks 120th (3.5).
