In this article we will formulate a South Carolina vs Georgia prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks are 12-17 (2-14) this year after they defeated Arkansas by a score of 72-53 in their last game. South Carolina led 32-14 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half to cruise to the win. The Gamecocks shot 47.2% from the field, 35.7% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Collin Murray-Boyles led South Carolina with 35 points and seven rebounds, while Nick Pringle added 18 points and nine rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Gamecocks lost to Missouri by a score of 101-71, but did beat Texas by a score of 84-69 before that. South Carolina has lost 14 of their last 16 games and they are currently last in the SEC standings with a 2-14 record. South Carolina has scored 70.2 points per game and they have allowed 71.2 points against per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 16.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 13.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. South Carolina is shooting 43.3% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 31.6% on three pointers this season.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 18-11 (6-10) this season after they defeated Texas by a score of 83-67 in their last game. Georgia led 46-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 38-37 in the second half in the win. The Bulldogs shot 51.8% from the field, 36.4% on three pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Silas Demary Jr. led Georgia with 26 points and four rebounds, while Blue Cain added 13 points and nine rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bulldogs defeated Florida by a score of 88-83, but did lose to Auburn by a score of 82-70 before that. Georgia has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for 11th in the SEC standings with a 6-10 record. Georgia has scored 75.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.1 points against per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this year. Asa Newell is averaging 15.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game, while Silas Demary Jr. is averaging 12.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Georgia is shooting 46.4% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers this season.
Why Georgia will beat South Carolina
- Georgia has won 14 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- South Carolina has lost nine of its last 10 night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Georgia has won the first half in each of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of South Carolina’s last six night games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Seven of Georgia’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
South Carolina vs Georgia Prediction
South Carolina comes into this matchup after knocking off two NCAA bubble teams in their last two home games, and they will be at home once again. The Gamecocks have been awful in conference play this year, but they are doing a great job of playing the spoiler role right now. Georgia has won two games in a row, including a great win against Florida, but they need to keep winning if they want to make the tourney. Georgia is shooting over 46% from the field this year and they have scored 83 and 88 points in their last two games. I know South Carolina has a ton of momentum at home, but Georgia is the better team and I like them to get the win.