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South Carolina
Gamecocks
25 - 10
Florida
Gators
27 - 8
March 26, 2017, 2:20 PM EDT
 | Madison Square Garden

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South Carolina
Gamecocks
25 - 10
Florida
Gators
27 - 8
March 26, 2017, 2:20 PM EDT
 | Madison Square Garden

  • Two SEC schools are set to meet in the East Region final after their respective wins in the Sweet 16. South Carolina, the more unlikely of the pair to reach the Elite Eight, opened as a 3.5-point underdog after knocking Baylor out of the tournament. Florida, meanwhile, just barely escaped a thriller against Wisconsin that was decided by a buzzer-beating 3-pointer – our first of March.

    SHARK BITES
    • South Carolina is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games against Florida.
    • The favored team is 3-0 ATS in its last 3 games in this matchup.
    • South Carolina is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games against its conference.

    Chris Chiozza, the man who hit that final shot, will go down in Florida Gator history win or lose Sunday but if that heroic trey leads to a run to the championship, he’ll become immortal. The Gamecocks haven’t been much for the heroics this March as they’ve just decided to steamroll all their opponents instead. With an average margin of victory of 16, South Carolina has been one of the most surprising stories of the tournament.

    With these teams splitting their two SEC regular-season games this season, it’s tough to find an edge, but when you consider how easily the Gators dealt with the Gamecocks back in February in one of the last games of the season, the needle moves in the direction of Florida. The Gators held their conference rivals to a 39.3 shooting percentage in the 81-66 win and limited the Gamecocks to just three treys in 14 attempts.

    In this kind of game, I tend to lean toward the pedigree – right or wrong. Florida is a two-time national champion this millennium and the Gators were extremely lucky to draw a team they know so well in the Elite Eight.

    South Carolina has been just OK as a dog this season, going 5-4 straight up when getting points but Florida has been clinical when favored to win and has a sparkling 26-3 SU record in that scenario. I like the Gators to win this game and I think they also cover the spread.

    South Carolina Gamecocks vs Florida Gators Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The South Carolina Gamecocks will look to cover the spread vs the Florida Gators on Sunday, as the Gamecocks are 15-18 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Gators are 20-13-1 ATS. South Carolina is 13-19-1 against the total, while Florida is 15-19 versus the total betting line.

    The Gators - Gamecocks odds would favor the Gators if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Florida is rated No. 19 in the current Odds Shark poll, while South Carolina is at No. 168.

    Statistical Matchup

    In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Florida's No. 74-rated squad against South Carolina's No. 110-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Florida rates No. 107 in the country with 7.74 per game, while their foes tonight, the South Carolina Gamecocks rank No. 177 nationally with 6.83 per match.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    The battle between the Gamecocks and Bears didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Baylor was handed a 70-50 defeat on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

    KeVaughn Allen poured in a team-high 35 points for Florida on Friday, as they defeated Wisconsin 84-83 at Madison Square Garden.

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Odds

Sunday, March 26 Sun Mar 26

Opening
Current
South Carolina
vsFinal
Florida
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
+3.5
-110
+155
o132.5
-115
-3.5
-110
-175
u132.5
-105
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
+3
-114
+137
o136
-115
-3
-106
-157
u136
-105
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

70.97
 Total Score
70.59
42.37
 Field Goal %
42.68
31.59
 Three Point %
30.43
67.09
 Free Throw %
73.55
37.85
 Total Rebounds
33.30
70.97
 Total Score
70.59
42.37
 Field Goal %
42.68
67.09
 Free Throw %
73.55
31.59
 Three Point %
30.43
21.55
 Three's Attempts
26.00
6.59
 Three's Made
7.69
12.59
 Offensive
10.77
25.26
 Defensive
22.53
37.85
 Total Rebounds
33.30
14.00
 Assists
12.76
19.45
 Fouls
15.97
15.23
 Turnovers
12.44
7.59
 Steals
8.11

Head To Head

S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
2-8
 Record
8-2
4-6
 ATS
6-4
5-4-1
 O/U
5-4-1
59.50
 Score
72.80
27.10
 Half Time Score
33.70
38.52%
 Field Goal Percentage
45.72%
30.70
 Rebounds
34.90
53/166
 3 Point Shots
78/228
5.70
 Steals
8.60
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
2-1
 Record
1-2
2-1
 ATS
1-2
1-2
 O/U
1-2
65.33
 Score
67.67
28.00
 Half Time Score
32.00
36.36%
 Field Goal Percentage
40.00%
36.67
 Rebounds
37.67
14/46
 3 Point Shots
18/68
6.33
 Steals
7.33
Feb 21/17 (1 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Away
Home
66
 Score
81
+7.5
 ATS
-7.5
136.5 o
 O/U
136.5 u
33
 Half Time Score
35
39.30%
 Field Goal Percentage
49.00%
30
 Rebounds
34
3/14
 3 Point Shots
9/19
7
 Steals
9
Jan 18/17 (2 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Home
Away
57
 Score
53
-2
 ATS
+2
135.5 o
 O/U
135.5 u
21
 Half Time Score
28
29.40%
 Field Goal Percentage
35.20%
41
 Rebounds
37
4/13
 3 Point Shots
0/17
7
 Steals
9
Feb 20/16 (3 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Home
Away
73
 Score
69
-2.5
 ATS
+2.5
142.5 o
 O/U
142.5 u
30
 Half Time Score
33
39.10%
 Field Goal Percentage
36.90%
39
 Rebounds
42
7/19
 3 Point Shots
9/32
5
 Steals
4
Jan 7/15 (4 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Home
Away
68
 Score
72
-1.5
 ATS
+1.5
124.5 o
 O/U
124.5 u
34
 Half Time Score
31
40.80%
 Field Goal Percentage
42.90%
23
 Rebounds
37
5/13
 3 Point Shots
5/19
4
 Steals
7
Mar 4/14 (5 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Home
Away
46
 Score
72
+12
 ATS
-12
131 o
 O/U
131 u
26
 Half Time Score
28
32.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
42.40%
34
 Rebounds
38
4/16
 3 Point Shots
11/31
6
 Steals
17
Jan 8/14 (6 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Away
Home
58
 Score
74
+16.5
 ATS
-16.5
132 o
 O/U
132 u
21
 Half Time Score
34
43.90%
 Field Goal Percentage
57.80%
28
 Rebounds
25
5/10
 3 Point Shots
5/19
7
 Steals
10
Jan 30/13 (7 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Away
Home
36
 Score
75
+23.5
 ATS
-23.5
133.5 o
 O/U
133.5 u
10
 Half Time Score
33
31.10%
 Field Goal Percentage
52.80%
24
 Rebounds
38
2/14
 3 Point Shots
12/21
7
 Steals
13
Feb 2/12 (8 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Away
Home
66
 Score
74
+14
 ATS
-14
133 o
 O/U
133 u
28
 Half Time Score
37
44.60%
 Field Goal Percentage
37.30%
30
 Rebounds
42
6/21
 3 Point Shots
7/28
4
 Steals
6
Jan 14/12 (9 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Home
Away
65
 Score
79
+6.5
 ATS
-6.5
136 o
 O/U
136 u
41
 Half Time Score
40
41.80%
 Field Goal Percentage
53.20%
30
 Rebounds
25
9/24
 3 Point Shots
12/24
4
 Steals
4
Feb 9/11 (10 of 10)
S.CAR
 Stat Type FLA
Home
Away
60
 Score
79
+4.5
 ATS
-4.5
131.5 o
 O/U
131.5 u
27
 Half Time Score
38
41.80%
 Field Goal Percentage
55.40%
28
 Rebounds
31
8/22
 3 Point Shots
8/18
6
 Steals
7

Team Records

S.CAR
 Record FLA
25-10
 All
27-8
15-3
 Home
11-1
6-5
 Away
8-4
4-2
 Neutral Site
8-3
16-6
 As Fav
26-3
5-4
 As Dog
0-5
15-18
 ATS
20-13-1
7-9
 ATS Home
8-4
4-7
 ATS Away
6-5
4-2
 ATS Neutral
6-4-1
13-18-1
 O/U
15-19
6-10
 O/U Home
5-7
5-5-1
 O/U Away
6-5
2-4
 O/U Neutral
4-7
S.CAR
 Record FLA
12-7
 All
14-5
7-2
 Home
8-1
5-4
 Away
6-3
0-1
 Neutral Site
0-1
11-5
 As Fav
14-3
1-2
 As Dog
0-2
7-12
 ATS
10-9
4-5
 ATS Home
5-4
3-6
 ATS Away
5-4
0-0
 ATS Neutral
0-0
9-9-1
 O/U
9-10
5-4
 O/U Home
4-5
4-4-1
 O/U Away
5-4
0-0
 O/U Neutral
0-0
S.CAR
 Record FLA
5-5
 All
7-3
2-1
 Home
2-0
0-3
 Away
2-2
3-1
 Neutral Site
3-1
2-4
 As Fav
7-2
2-1
 As Dog
0-1
4-6
 ATS
5-4-1
1-2
 ATS Home
2-0
0-3
 ATS Away
1-3
3-1
 ATS Neutral
2-1-1
4-5-1
 O/U
4-6
1-2
 O/U Home
1-1
1-1-1
 O/U Away
2-2
2-2
 O/U Neutral
1-3

Trends

  • South Carolina are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games.
  • South Carolina are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
  • South Carolina are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games against Florida.
  • South Carolina are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
  • South Carolina are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games played on a Sunday.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of South Carolina's last 10 games when playing as the underdog.
  • South Carolina are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games played on a Sunday when playing on the road.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games.
  • Florida are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games.
  • Florida are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
  • Florida are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games played in March.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Florida's last 20 games played on a Sunday.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Florida's last 12 games when playing as the favourite.
  • Florida are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games played on a Sunday when playing at home.

Injuries

NamePositionInj Desc
Chico Carter Jr.GIs out for season, Knee
NamePositionInj Desc
Colin CastletonFIs out indefinitely, Hand

Last 10 Games

DateOppScoreSULineTotalATSFG%FT%3PTM
Mar 24, 2017BAYLR70-50W+3135W/U46.0069.578
Mar 19, 2017DUKE88-81W+6.5145W/O42.8684.387
Mar 17, 2017MARQ93-73WEv143W/O52.2468.428
Mar 10, 2017ALA53-64L-4122.50L/U36.7356.524
Mar 4, 2017MISS70-75L-2.5145L/P35.9462.509
Feb 28, 2017MISST63-57W-13137L/U34.0073.534
Feb 25, 2017TENN82-55W-6.5141W/U45.0073.089
Feb 21, 2017FLA66-81L+7.5136.50L/O39.2986.363
Feb 18, 2017VANDY62-71L-2137L/U42.8659.091
Feb 15, 2017ARK76-83L-8143L/O43.0882.356
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DateOppScoreSULineTotalATSFG%FT%3PTM
Mar 24, 2017WISCN84-83W-1131P/O45.1671.438
Mar 18, 2017VIRGA65-39W-1.5126.50W/U46.0061.118
Mar 16, 2017E.TEN80-65W-9.5148W/U48.1577.787
Mar 10, 2017VANDY62-72L-5.5135.50L/U34.3870.596
Mar 4, 2017VANDY71-73L-3.5141L/O47.3766.675
Mar 1, 2017ARK78-65W-9.5154.50W/U50.8866.6710
Feb 25, 2017KENTY66-76L+4.5154.50L/U36.6266.6710
Feb 21, 2017S.CAR81-66W-7.5136.50W/O49.0281.489
Feb 18, 2017MISST57-52W-10147L/U38.4663.165
Feb 14, 2017AUBRN114-95W-10156.50W/O55.9388.1011
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