The South Carolina Gamecocks (10-14) travel to face off against the Florida Gators (21-3) on Saturday, February 15th. This game will be played at Exactech Arena in Gainesville and televised on SECN. Florida is coming off a win in their previous game, while South Carolina is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Ole Miss. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Florida Gators

The Gamecocks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

South Carolina’s season record dropped to 10-14 after a 72-68 home loss to Ole Miss on Wednesday. The Gamecocks were +4 underdogs, and the game ended as an ATS push. The total points of 140 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.

After trailing 42-32 at halftime, South Carolina tightened up defensively, holding Ole Miss to 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 themselves. Despite the improved effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Gators Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Florida Gators Recent Game/Games

Florida improved to 21-3 on the season with an 81-68 road win over Mississippi State on Tuesday. The Gators entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Florida turned things around by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while holding Mississippi State to 34. The total points for the game were 149, which was under the O/U line of 154.5.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

South Carolina put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 14 attempts for 28.6%, and shot 62.5% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 32 attempts. The Gamecocks recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game.

Collin Murray-Boyles led the way with 20 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Malik Dia added 18 points, connecting on 2 of 3 from deep and shooting 58.3% overall. Jaemyn Brakefield and Nick Pringle both shot 66.7%, with Brakefield adding 14 points and Pringle contributing 12.

Gators Offense Breakdown

Florida’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They connected on 14 of 36 three-point attempts, shooting 38.9% from deep, while hitting 57.7% of their two-point shots.

The Gators dished out 20 assists, with Thomas Haugh contributing 8 along with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Denzel Aberdeen led the team with 20 points, shooting 58.3% from the field, and Josh Hubbard and Walter Clayton Jr. each added 19 points, with Clayton also grabbing 6 rebounds and 6 assists.

Gamecocks Team Defense

South Carolina’s defense gave up 72 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 44% from the field. They were 18/36 on two-point attempts, hitting 50%.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 4/14, which is 28%. They also went to the line 32 times, making 20 free throws for 62%. South Carolina allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Gators Team Defense

South Carolina’s defense gave up 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 4 of 14 threes, shooting 28%. South Carolina also sent them to the line 32 times, where they made 20 free throws, a 62% success rate. The Gamecocks gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Gamecocks vs Gators Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Gamecocks have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 59 points per game in these contests.
• Across their last three home contests, Florida has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 71 points per game.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Gamecocks have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.
• Florida has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Gamecocks vs Gators Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Gators vs. Gators matchup, we’re leaning towards the Gators at -16.5. Although our projections show the Gators winning 77-71, we suggest placing your bet on the Gamecocks for the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 143.5 and our model has the Gamecocks and Gators finishing with a combined 148 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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