Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Wednesday when the South Carolina Gamecocks try to run the Missouri Tigers off the court at Colonial Life Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Missouri Tigers before tip-off in this one found them as 1.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Missouri Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Missouri Tigers will look to cover the spread vs the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday, as the Tigers are 6-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Gamecocks are 6-6 ATS. Missouri is 6-6 against the total, while South Carolina is 4-7-1 versus the total betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 27-rated Missouri Tigers taking on the No. 98-rated South Carolina Gamecocks in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features South Carolina's No. 189-ranked scoring average of 72.31 PPG, against a Missouri Tigers defense rated No. 57 and allowing 66.54 PPG. The South Carolina Gamecocks FG% has averaged 42.74% to date this season, less than the Missouri Tigers shooters have managed so far (48.4% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Tigers got 22 points from Kassius Robertson, but it was Illinois that prevailed in a 70-64 final on Saturday at Scottrade Center.
Chris Silva scored 21 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 74-69 against Mississippi in college basketball action at The Pavilion at Ole Miss.
Next Betting Matchups
Missouri home to Florida, Saturday, January 6th
South Carolina at Vanderbilt, Saturday, January 6th