The Wyoming Cowboys (2-6) go head-to-head against the South Carolina Gamecocks (4-3) at Arena-Auditorium. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
South Carolina Gamecocks at Wyoming Cowboys ATS Prediction
The Gamecocks will be hoping for similar success after beating the USC Upstate Spartans in their last outing, 65-52. The Gamecocks had a much better free throw rate (0.466 vs. 0.121) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.2 vs. 20.5). Chris Silva had a solid performance for South Carolina, contributing 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The last time Wyoming played, they fell to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 76-66. UC Santa Barbara’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Wyoming. The Gauchos had a rate of 0.585, while the Cowboys posted a mark of 0.405. With 20 points on 5-for-14 shooting, Justin James was the game’s high scorer.
The Gamecocks won the sole game against the Cowboys last season, 80-64. The Gamecocks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 17.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.516 vs. 0.393).
The aggressive Wyoming offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. The Cowboys rank 12th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.300, while South Carolina ranks 341st in FTA rate allowed (0.306) since last season. Additionally, the Gamecocks rank 52nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), while the Cowboys rank 47th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
South Carolina Gamecocks at Wyoming Cowboys ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Carolina, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
South Carolina ranks 79th in rebounds per game (37.5) while Wyoming ranks 298th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
The Cowboys rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Gamecocks rank 247th (4.8).
Wyoming ranks 124th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while South Carolina ranks 260th (7.2).
The Cowboys rank 40th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while the Gamecocks rank 169th (22.0).
South Carolina averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 205th in the NCAA. Wyoming ranks 221st in assists allowed per game (14.1).
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