If the South Carolina Gamecocks want to prove they belong among the SEC elite, they will need to pick up a win when they visit the Florida Gators on Tuesday. The Gamecocks have always been a success for bettors in Gainesville, as South Carolina is 9-1 ATS in its past 10 games visiting the Florida Gators.
The Gamecocks have hit a bit of a skid recently, with losses in three of their past four against some mediocre competition. South Carolina’s often-praised defense has fallen apart during this stretch of poor play, as the Gamecocks are allowing 79.3 ppg compared with their season average of 64.1. You can’t blame star Sindarius Thornwell for not doing his part, as the senior has averaged 30 points in the past four, which includes a ridiculous 44-point, 21-rebound performance against Alabama.
Florida will look for its ninth straight victory on Tuesday night. During the Gators’ eight-game winning streak, they have posted an average scoring margin of plus-21.6 points per game. The most impressive performance was Florida’s 88-66 victory over Kentucky, in which the team notched a ridiculous 54 rebounds.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Florida Gators as -10-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Florida Gators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 22-5 and 16-10 ATS Florida Gators will face the 20-7 South Carolina Gamecocks, who own a 11-14 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Florida Gators are 12-14 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the South Carolina Gamecocks are 10-15.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 6 (Florida) and the No. 65 (South Carolina) 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 Florida has the nation's No. 45-rated offensive output, at 79.52 PPG. The visiting South Carolina Gamecocks defense ranks No. 25 allowing on average 64.11 PPG. The Gators FG% has averaged 45.35% so far, more than the Florida Gamecocks marksmen have achieved on the year, 42% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Florida earned a 57-52 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday, getting 14 points from Chris Chiozza at Humphrey Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
South Carolina home to Tennessee, Saturday, February 25th
Florida at Kentucky, Saturday, February 25th