A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Alabama Crimson Tide taking on the South Carolina Gamecocks Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Alabama Crimson Tide before tip-off in this one found them as 8.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs South Carolina Gamecocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Carolina Gamecocks bring a 19-4 record (11-10 ATS) to this tilt against the 13-9 Crimson Tide, who are 9-11 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed South Carolina go 7-14 so far and the Alabama Crimson Tide go 8-12.
The South Carolina Gamecocks sit at No. 16 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Alabama Crimson Tide sit at No. 97 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and South Carolina has the nation's No. 172-rated offensive output, at 72.65 PPG. The visiting Alabama Crimson Tide defense ranks No. 31 allowing on average 65.14 PPG. The Gamecocks FG% has averaged 42.63% so far, more than the South Carolina Crimson Tide marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.32% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Alabama got 17 points from Corban Collins but lost anyway, 82-77, to Auburn on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum.
South Carolina earned a 77-75 victory over Georgia on Saturday, getting 21 points from PJ Dozier at Colonial Life Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Alabama home to Kentucky, Saturday, February 11th
South Carolina at Mississippi State, Saturday, February 11th