The South Carolina Gamecocks (25-6) travel to face off against the Auburn Tigers (24-7) on Friday, March 15th. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on ESPN. Auburn is coming off a win in their previous game, while South Carolina is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Tennessee. Tip-off is set for 3:30 ET.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Auburn Tigers
The South Carolina Gamecocks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
South Carolina enters this game as a 7.5-point underdog, and they have gone 10-4 in 14 games as the underdog this season. The Gamecocks are 25-6 overall, including a 12-5 record in Southeastern Conference play. On the road, South Carolina has gone 8-3 this season, and they have won their last two games away from home.
Most recently, South Carolina lost to Tennessee by a score of 66-59. Over their last 10 road games, the Gamecocks have gone 8-2, and they are 4-1 in their last five games away from home. Overall, South Carolina has an average scoring margin of -1.4 points per game on the road this season.
South Carolina has been a solid team against the spread this season, going 21-9 overall. On the road, they have gone 9-2 vs. the spread this year and are 8-2 in their last 10 road games. As the underdog, they have gone 11-3 vs. the spread this season and are 8-2 in their last 10 games as the underdog.
South Carolina’s over/under record this season is 14-16 and the average scoring total in their games is 137.3 points. Today’s over/under line of 141.5 points is higher than the average OU line in their games (139.7). So far, 22 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 150 points per game and their OU record in those games is 2-1.
The Auburn Tigers Are Coming Off A Win
Coming into today, Auburn has a record of 24-7, including a 15-1 mark at home. In their last game, the Tigers defeated Georgia by a score of 92-78. So far this season, Auburn has been favored in 29 of their 31 games, going 24-5 as the favorite.
Over their last ten games at home, the Tigers have gone 9-1. For the season, their average scoring margin at home is +19.1 points per game, compared to +10.5 on the road. Currently, Auburn is on a three-game winning streak.
As the favorite this season, Auburn has an ATS record of 19-10. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. At home, Auburn has an ATS record of 10-6 this year and is 7-3 ATS at home over their last 10 games.
So far this season, Auburn’s over/under record is 14-17. Today’s over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (150.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 161 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.
South Carolina Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, South Carolina offense put up 59 points against Tennessee. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 37.7% and made 8 threes. Meechie Johnson Jr. is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 14.4. Meanwhile, B.J. Mack also brings a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meechie Johnson Jr. (G) | 14.4 | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| B.J. Mack (F) | 13.5 | 4.5 | 1.3 |
| Ta’lon Cooper (G) | 9.8 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Auburn Offense Breakdown
Auburn recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 92 points against Georgia. This output exceeded their season average of 83.5 points per game. For the season, the Auburn offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 47%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.1 made three’s per contest.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johni Broome (F) | 16.3 | 8.5 | 2.1 |
| Jaylin Williams (F) | 12.9 | 4.4 | 2.0 |
| Chad Baker (G) | 10.3 | 3.9 | 2.3 |
South Carolina Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the South Carolina defense is giving up an average of 66.4 points per contest. South Carolina’s three-point defense is currently 51st in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.1% of their shots vs. South Carolina.
Auburn Team Defense
The Tigers’ defense is presently ranked 81st nationally, allowing an average of 68.5 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.1 threes per game vs. South Carolina. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.6%.
Gamecocks vs Tigers Trends
- South Carolina has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 73 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Auburn has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 87 points per game while allowing 80. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Gamecocks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Tigers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Gamecocks vs Tigers Prediction
For a pick on the point-spread in this Tigers vs. Gamecocks matchup, our bet is to grab the Gamecocks at +7.5. Even though our projections have the Tigers winning 75-70, we see the Gamecocks as the play on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 141.5, and our model predicts the Gamecocks and Tigers to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:March 15, 2024 Auburn Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks