It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Georgia Bulldogs (10-10, 1-6 SEC) welcome the South Carolina Gamecocks (10-10, 5-2 SEC) to Stegeman Coliseum. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
South Carolina Gamecocks at Georgia Bulldogs Free Prediction
The last time the Gamecocks played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers, 92-70. Tennessee’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over South Carolina. The Volunteers had a rate of 12.1 (better than their season average of 14.2), while the Gamecocks posted a mark of 16.7. Chris Silva was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Bulldogs lost to the Arkansas Razorbacks in their last contest, 70-60. Arkansas’ 5.4 turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Georgia, who had a rate of 17.1. The Razorbacks’ mark was better than their season average of 16.4. Georgia’s Rayshaun Hammonds contributed eight points and 13 rebounds in the contest.
After the Gamecocks won both meetings against the Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, South Carolina won 66-57. South Carolina had a much better turnover percentage (6.3 vs. 22.0). Georgia, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 35.6).
Georgia could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Bulldogs rank 34th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464), while South Carolina is 304th in effective field goal percentage (0.480).
South Carolina vs. Georgia Betting Pick
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Betting Notes:
Georgia ranks 12th in rebounds per game (41.0) while South Carolina ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
The Gamecocks rank 26th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Bulldogs rank 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
South Carolina averages 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 127th in the nation. Georgia ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
The Bulldogs average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Gamecocks rank 101st in assists allowed per game (12.6).
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The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. On the season, South Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 0.9 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
