SEC Tournament - NCAA Basketball Odds: Alabama Crimson Tide vs South Carolina Gamecocks

The Alabama Crimson Tide hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Friday as they look to cover the point spread at Bridgestone Arena against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the South Carolina Gamecocks in this one found them listed as -3.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Crimson Tide was expected to move the line.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs South Carolina Gamecocks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The South Carolina Gamecocks sit at 22-9 (12-17 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Alabama Crimson Tide are currently 18-13 (14-15 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? South Carolina is 11-17-1 OU, and Alabama is 11-18 OU.

The South Carolina Gamecocks sit at No. 120 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Alabama Crimson Tide sit at No. 86 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature South Carolina's No. 105-rated squad against Alabama's No. 23-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, South Carolina rates No. 179 in the country with 6.84 per game, while their foes tonight, the Alabama Crimson Tide rank No. 180 nationally with 6.77 per match.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The battle between the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Mississippi State was handed a 75-55 defeat on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena.

The Gamecocks got 25 points from Sindarius Thornwell, but it was Mississippi that prevailed in a 75-70 final on Saturday at The Pavilion at Ole Miss.