It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the South Carolina Gamecocks (7-7, 2-0 SEC) welcome the Missouri Tigers (9-4, 0-1 SEC) to Colonial Life Arena. The game will air on SEC Network+ at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Missouri Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers, 87-63. One of Tennessee’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Tigers were just 13-20 (65.0 percent). Jordan Geist played well for Missouri, putting up 12 points and five assists.
The Gamecocks defeated the No. 14 Mississippi State Bulldogs in their last outing, 87-82. South Carolina won the rebounding battle. The Gamecocks had 16 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Bulldogs had nine and 40, respectively. Maik Kotsar was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 10-for-18 shooting from the field.
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the up-and-down Gamecocks will look to push the more methodical Tigers. The Gamecocks rank 59th in possessions per game while the Tigers are 340th. It could also be a sloppy game for the offense of the Tigers, which ranks 280th in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Gamecocks, which forces the 57th-most turnovers in the country (22.3 percent).
After the Tigers won the lone contest against the Gamecocks last season, 79-68, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Missouri had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.612 vs. 0.430). South Carolina, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 17.9).
Missouri Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Carolina ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.9) while Missouri ranks 164th (2.0).
The Tigers rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Gamecocks rank 99th (6.4).
Missouri ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.2) while South Carolina ranks 98th (12.6).
The Tigers rank 124th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Gamecocks rank 153rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
Missouri averages 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 152nd in the country. South Carolina ranks 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 3.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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