The Arkansas Razorbacks host South Carolina on Saturday, looking to build on their 16-14 mark against the 23-7 Gamecocks in college basketball betting action at Bud Walton Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Arkansas Razorbacks were listed as -3-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Arkansas Razorbacks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Arkansas Razorbacks sit at 16-14 (15-11 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the South Carolina Gamecocks are currently 23-7 (18-9 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Arkansas is 11-15 OU, and South Carolina is 13-14 OU.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 141-rated South Carolina Gamecocks taking on the No. 107-rated Arkansas Razorbacks in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Arkansas's No. 36-ranked scoring average of 79.3 PPG, against a South Carolina Gamecocks defense rated No. 100 and allowing 69.4 PPG. The Arkansas Razorbacks FG% has averaged 44.78% to date this season, more than the South Carolina Gamecocks shooters have managed so far (42.6% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Gamecocks got 21 points from Mindaugas Kacinas, but it was Georgia that prevailed in a 74-72 final on Thursday at Colonial Life Arena.
Arkansas earned a 62-61 victory over Alabama on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Moses Kingsley at Coleman Coliseum.