Vanderbilt Commodores Face the South Carolina Gamecocks: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

Colonial Life Arena will host Vanderbilt Commodores vs South Carolina Gamecocks action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The South Carolina Gamecocks 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.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs South Carolina Gamecocks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Vanderbilt Commodores will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 3-9-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the South Carolina Gamecocks are 6-7 ATS. Vanderbilt Commodores are 5-8 on betting the total; South Carolina Gamecocks are 5-7-1.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the South Carolina Gamecocks rated this week at No. 98 and the Vanderbilt Commodores sitting at No. 157.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features South Carolina's No. 193-ranked scoring average of 72 PPG, against a Vanderbilt Commodores defense rated No. 102 and allowing 69.64 PPG. The South Carolina Gamecocks FG% has averaged 42.45% to date this season, more than the Vanderbilt Commodores shooters have managed so far (41.3% per game).