South Carolina vs Georgia Basketball Picks 1-16-24

The Georgia Bulldogs and South Carolina Gamecocks face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at Colonial Life Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Georgia vs South Carolina prediction.

Georgia Looks to Bounce Back?

Georgia comes into this game with a 12-4 record overall but they are coming off a loss in the last game. Georgia faced off against Tennessee in the last game and they scored 79 points, but the defense gave up 85 points. Georgia on teh season is averaging 75.6 points while their defense is giving up 70.1 points per game. The defense is ranked 141st and in this game they are going to need the defense to step up here. Jabri Abdur-Rahim is averaging 12.9 points while shooting 39.1 percent from the field and 42.7 percent from behind the three point line. 

South Carolina Coming off Key Victory 

South Carolina is not getting enough attention and they are coming off a big victory in the last game. South Carolina went on the road against Missouri and they ended up winning 71-69. B.J. Mack had a strong game putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and two assists. The offense is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 64.1 points per game. The defense is ranked 27th best in college basketball and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way here. Meechie Johnson is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 34.4 percent from the field. 

Georgia vs South Carolina Betting Prediction

These are both good offenses, but the big difference is with the defense. South Carolina is giving up only 64.1 points per game and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. Georgia’s offense has been good overall but they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. South Carolina is going to pick up another big win here and they are going to cover the spread. Back South Carolina against the spread.