The South Carolina Gamecocks and USC Upstate Spartans kick off the new season at Colonial Life Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
USC Upstate Spartans vs. South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Prediction
Last season, USC Upstate was unable reach the tournament following a 7-25 regular season. South Carolina also did not reach the tournament following a 17-16 regular season.
South Carolina could own the offensive glass in this meeting. In the 2017-18 season, the Gamecocks ranked 41st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while USC Upstate ranked 301st in defensive rebounding percentage (68.5 percent). Moreover, the Spartans ranked 36th in turnover percentage (16.2 percent), while the Gamecocks ranked 42nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.4 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
South Carolina ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.5) while USC Upstate ranks 307th (18.9).
The Spartans rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Gamecocks rank 242nd (5.2).
USC Upstate ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while South Carolina ranks 239th (7.4).
South Carolina ranks 86th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Spartans rank 287th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
USC Upstate ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.8) while South Carolina ranks 171st (21.5).
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