LSU Tigers (12-12) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (21-4)
February 17, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: South Carolina Gamecocks -7.5; Over/Under: +144
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The LSU Tigers are riding a 3-game losing streak. The South Carolina Gamecocks look to stay hot after winning 7 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks prediction.
LSU Tigers Betting Preview
The LSU Tigers lost to Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida during this streak. The LSU Tigers are averaging 77.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Jalen Cook is averaging 15.6 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Jordan Wright is averaging 15 points and 5 rebounds. Will Baker is the third double-digit scorer and Tyrell Ward is grabbing 2 rebounds. The LSU Tigers are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The LSU Tigers are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks recently beat Ole Miss and Vanderbilt, while losing to Auburn. The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 72.1 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 65.4 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Meechie Johnson is averaging 14.4 points and 4.3 rebounds, while B.J. Mack is averaging 13.6 points and 1.2 assists. Ta’Lon Cooper is grabbing 4.2 rebounds and Collin Murray-Boyles is dishing 1.7 assists. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks prediction
The LSU Tigers can’t string together success this season and their defense has been getting rocked during this losing streak. The South Carolina Gamecocks should be motivated for a bounce back performance after getting smoked by Auburn. South Carolina is still one of the best teams in the SEC, it’s 13-1 SU at home and is also 18-7 ATS on the season overall. The South Carolina Gamecocks are still a trustworthy team that makes you money. LSU has little going for it right now. I’ll lay the chalk with the Gamecocks at home.
