South Carolina Gamecocks (13-2) vs. Missouri Tigers (8-7)
January 13, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri Tigers -2.5; Over/Under: +140
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The South Carolina Gamecocks look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. The Missouri Tigers need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a South Carolina Gamecocks vs Missouri Tigers prediction.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat Florida A&M and Mississippi State but are coming off a loss to Alabama. The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 73.1 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 63.7 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Meechie Johnson is averaging 18 points and 4.2 rebounds, while B.J. Mack is averaging 12.9 points and 1.3 assists. Myles Stute is the third double-digit scorer and Ta’Lon Cooper is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers are coming off losses to Georgia and Kentucky. The Missouri Tigers are averaging 76 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Sean East II is averaging 17.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Noah Carter is averaging 12.1 points and 6.1 rebounds. Tamar Bates is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Honor is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Missouri Tigers prediction
The Missouri Tigers are probably the more talented team and them being at home does matter, but the value is with South Carolina and the free bucket. The South Carolina Gamecocks are a great defensive side that’s going to be in every game this season, and they’re 11-4 ATS on the season. Yes, that loss to Alabama was ugly, but South Carolina gets busy defensively and covers numbers. Give me the points with the Gamecocks in what should be a fun SEC clash.
