It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the South Carolina Gamecocks (11-11, 6-3 SEC) welcome the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-8, 5-4 SEC) to Colonial Life Arena. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Arkansas Razorbacks at South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Prediction
In the Razorbacks’ last matchup, they defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores, 69-66. Arkansas’ 15.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Vanderbilt, who had a rate of 19.4. The Razorbacks’ mark was better than their season average of 16.2. Arkansas received a boost from Daniel Gafford, who was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Gamecocks were blown out by the No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats in their last contest, 76-48. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Kentucky’s largest strengths. They had 27 free throw attempts, while South Carolina had just 14. South Carolina’s Tre Campbell put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
After the Razorbacks won both meetings against the Gamecocks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Arkansas won 69-64. The Razorbacks knocked down 23 of their 26 free throws (88.5 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (18.8 vs. 22.1).
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of South Carolina. South Carolina ranks 229th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of Arkansas forces the 31st-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.9 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arkansas ranks 19th in assists per game (16.7) while South Carolina ranks 183rd (12.6).
The Gamecocks rank 121st in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Razorbacks rank 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
Arkansas averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 27th in the NCAA. South Carolina ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Gamecocks rank 144th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while the Razorbacks rank 232nd (24.9).
Arkansas ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.1) while South Carolina ranks 73rd in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
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The Razorbacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 5.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
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