South Carolina Gamecocks (17-3) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (15-4)
January 30, 2024 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Tennessee Volunteers -14.5; Over/Under: 135.5
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The South Carolina Gamecocks will play the Tennessee Volunteers in a SEC game on Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. South Carolina has won three games in a row, while Tennessee is on a four game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the South Carolina vs Tennessee prediction.
South Carolina Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks are 17-3 (5-2) this year after they defeated Missouri by a score of 72-64 in their last game. South Carolina led 39-29 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being out scored in the second half. The Gamecocks shot 44.2% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. South Carolina defeated Kentucky by a score of 79-62 and Arkansas by a score of 77-64 in the two games prior to Missouri. The Gamecocks are scoring 73.2 points per game with 36.5 rebounds per game and 15 assists per game, while allowing 64.5 points against per game this season. Meechie Johnson is averaging 15.7 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game, and 2.5 assists per game. South Carolina is shooting 44.1% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this year.
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Tennessee Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 15-4 (5-1) this season after they defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 75-62 in their last game. Tennessee trailed 35-30 at halftime, but they out scored Vanderbilt 45-27 in the second half for the win. The Volunteers shot 49.1% from the field and were +7 in rebounding margin in the game. Tennessee has also defeated Alabama, Florida, and Georgia during this winning streak. The Volunteers are scoring 79.5 points per game with 39.5 rebounds per game and 17.1 assists per game, while giving up 66.1 points against per game this year. Dalton Knecht is averaging 19.5 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game, and 1.7 assists per game. Tennessee is shooting 45% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season.
South Carolina vs Tennessee Betting Prediction
Both of these teams have had plenty of success so far this season, but Tennessee is at home for this game and they are a pretty big favorite. The Volunteers have won four games in a row, including a win over Alabama. South Carolina has won three straight, including a win over Kentucky, but they will be on the road here. These two teams are similar in points against per game and shooting percentage, but Tennessee is scoring about six more points per game. I think Tennessee definitely has the advantage in this game, but this spread seems a little too big. Take the Gamecocks on the road.
