South Carolina vs Georgia Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 3/4/23
Georgia Bulldogs (16-14) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (10-20)
March 4, 2023 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: South Carolina Gamecocks PK / Georgia Bulldogs PK; Over/Under: +137.5
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The Georgia Bulldogs and South Carolina Gamecocks meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Colonial Life Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Georgia Bulldogs are averaging 69 points on 41.2 percent shooting and allowing 71.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Terry Roberts is averaging 13.3 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Kario Oquendo is averaging 13.2 points and 0.6 assists. Braelen Bridges is dishing 0.8 assists and Justin Hill is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Georgia Bulldogs are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia Bulldogs are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 64.6 points on 40.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Gregory Jackson II is averaging 15.3 points and 6 rebounds, while Meechie Johnson is averaging 12.5 points and 3.5 assists. Hayden Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Chico Carter Jr. is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 66.2 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
The Bulldogs are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games and 1-12 ATS in their last 13 games overall. The Gamecocks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The over is 29-12-1 in Bulldogs last 42 road games. The over is 4-0-1 in Gamecocks last 5 overall. The road team is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
I’m not running to the window to back either of these teams, but the Georgia Bulldogs are losing their last 5 games by an average of 22.2 points. No matter what you think of South Carolina, its issues aren’t that bad. Also, there are 4 seniors on this South Carolina roster, so guys will be motivated to go out a winner. Give me the Gamecocks in this pick em spot.
