The South Carolina Gamecocks will try to cover the spread at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday when they get a visit from the Clemson Tigers in NCAA basketball action.

The Gamecocks are 5-2 so far on the season, and 4-2 ATS vs. the number. The Tigers, meanwhile, are 4-2 and 4-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen South Carolina go 2-0 and the Tigers go 2-2 on the totals.



View Clemson vs South Carolina Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball line for this matchup, South Carolina sat as 3-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current total, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Gamecocks - Tigers odds would favor the Gamecocks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. South Carolina is rated No. 173 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Clemson is at No. 193. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 77-69 win for the Tigers.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature South Carolina's No. 71-rated squad against Clemson's No. 244-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, South Carolina rates No. 166 in the country with 6.3 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 232 nationally with 5.5 per match.

Defensively, Clemson features the nation's No. 32-rated defense on the road, allowing 56 points per game. South Carolina, meanwhile, comes in at No. 116 nationally in scoring at home.

Clemson was a 73-61 loser in their most recent outing at home against Purdue. They failed to cover the 4-point spread as favorites. Clemson suffered a 73-61 loss against Purdue on Wednesday, getting 18 points from Devin Booker in a losing effort at Littlejohn Coliseum.

South Carolina was an 89-65 loser in their most recent outing on the road against St. John's. They failed to cover the 8-point spread as underdogs. The Gamecocks were hammered by St. John's on Thursday, losing by an 89-65 final at Carnesecca Arena in college basketball betting action.


Clemson Tigers Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 0-1
After playing Purdue are 1-1
After a loss are 5-5

South Carolina Gamecocks Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Jacksonville are 2-1
After a loss are 2-8

A few Tigers at Gamecocks trends to consider:
Clemson is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
South Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
South Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina's last 6 games when playing Clemson
South Carolina is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games


Next up:
Clemson home to Arizona, Saturday, December 8
South Carolina home to Jacksonville, Friday, December 7