Florida Gators Face the South Carolina Gamecocks: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Florida Gators taking on the South Carolina Gamecocks Saturday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Florida Gators opened as -4.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

South Carolina Gamecocks battles the Florida Gators, currently sitting with a 16-8 mark (12-12 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 10-12-1 for the South Carolina Gamecocks and 11-13 for the Florida Gators.

This game puts the South Carolina Gamecocks, most recently No. 158 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Florida Gators, who rate No. 77 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and South Carolina has the nation's No. 208-rated offensive output, at 70.21 PPG. The visiting Florida Gators defense ranks No. 123 allowing on average 71.29 PPG. The Gamecocks FG% has averaged 39.94% so far, less than the South Carolina Gators marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.66% per game.