College hoops betting interest focuses on the LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks battle Wednesday at Colonial Life Arena as the Gamecocks look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the LSU Tigers in this one, their betting line was listed as 5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Carolina Gamecocks bring a 20-3 record (15-5 ATS) to this tilt against the 15-8 Tigers, who are 8-14 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed South Carolina go 10-10 so far and the LSU Tigers go 9-13.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 186 (South Carolina) and the No. 108 (LSU) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and South Carolina has the nation's No. 72-rated offensive output, at 77.35 PPG. The visiting LSU Tigers defense ranks No. 201 allowing on average 75.39 PPG. The Gamecocks FG% has averaged 43.63% so far, less than the South Carolina Tigers marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.65% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Tigers used a 31-point performance from Antonio Blakeney to help LSU smack Mississippi State 88-77 on Saturday at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
The Gamecocks got 25 points from Sindarius Thornwell as South Carolina ran past Texas A&M 81-78 on Saturday at Reed Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
LSU home to Texas A&M, Saturday, February 13th
South Carolina at Kentucky, Saturday, February 13th