The Arkansas Razorbacks and the South Carolina Gamecocks meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Colonial Life Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an South Carolina vs Arkansas Prediction.
Matchup History
These two teams have not met yet this season, but last year, in the SEC tournament, South Carolina took down Arkansas by a final score of 80-66, on March 14th, 2024. The win made It back-to-back wins for the Gamecocks in this head-to-head matchup.
Arkansas Recap
The Arkansas Razorbacks come into this game looking to add on to their 86-81 win over Texas last time out to sit at 17-11 on the year. After this game, Arkansas will head on the road for a matchup with the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Razorbacks Win Back-To-Back Games On Bubble
Adou Thiero leads the Razorbacks in scoring and rebounding with 15.6 PPG and 6 RPG. Boogie Fland has 15.1 PPG with a team-high 5.7 APG to lead the Razorbacks in assists in addition to 3.4 RPG as well, but is expected to miss the remainder of the season because of injury. D.J. Wagner has 10.7 PPG with 2.9 RPG and 3.5 APG and Johnell Davis has 10.7 PPG with 3.5 RPG to cap off the trio of active double-digit scorers for Arkansas up to this point in the year. Zvonimir Ivisic has 9.9 PPG with 4.5 RPG and Karter Knox has 7.7 PPG with 3.3 RPG as well. As a team, Arkansas is averaging 76.4 PPG on 46.8% shooting from the field, 33.8% from three and 72.8% from the foul line this season.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- South Carolina has lost 15 of its last 16 games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Arkansas has won 16 of its last 20 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
South Carolina Recap
The South Carolina Gamecocks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 101-71 loss at the hands of Missouri last time out to slip to 11-17 on the year. After this game, South Carolina will welcome the Georgia Bulldogs to town.
Gamecocks Looking To Bounce Back After Another Defeat
Collin Murray-Boyles leads the Gamecocks in scoring and rebounding with 15.7 PPG and 8.5 RPG while Jamarii Thomas has 13.3 PPG with a team-high 3.2 APG. They are the only pair of double-digit scorers for South Carolina up to this point in the year. Nick Pringle has 9.3 PPG with 6.2 RPG while Zachary Davis has 8.8 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Jacobi Wright has 8.3 PPG with 2.2 APG as well this season. As a team, South Carolina is averaging 70.1 PPG on 43.2% shooting from the field, 32.4% from three and 70.2% from the foul line this season.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina has won each of its last eight games at Colonial Life Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arkansas has lost each of its last seven day games against the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of South Carolina’s last nine day games against Conference opponents at Colonial Life Arena have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Four of Arkansas’ last five games at Colonial Life Arena have produced a total of 142+ points.
Arkansas vs. South Carolina Prediction
I’m on South Carolina here. I’d love to catch South Carolina in the underdog role at home, but I think it’s very telling that this line is where it is. Arkansas is in prime spot for a letdown here after tournament-building wins over Texas and Missouri and now have to face a cellar dweller in South Carolina. I think the Hogs need to be on high alert here. At home, the Gamecocks have held their own against pretty tough opposition like Auburn, Florida and others and I think they get a win here and ding Arkansas’ NCAA tournament hopes. Give me the Gamecocks here.