Florida vs South Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • South Carolina (20-8) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Florida (13-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Florida / South Carolina TV channel: ESPN | SECN

The Florida Gators (13-14) visit Colonial Life Arena to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (20-8) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Columbia, SC.

South Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Florida vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Florida vs. South Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida+2.5 -115O 144.5 -110+115
South Carolina -2.5 -105U 144.5 -110-140

Florida vs South Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this college basketball game with 56.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Florida vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida will cover the spread with 60.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Florida has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Florida have covered the Spread in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Florida has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 26 games (+5.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Florida has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Florida have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+19.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 30 games (+18.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.15 Units / 34% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+3.95 Units / 11% ROI)

Florida Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.45 Units / -7.94% ROI).

  • 15-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.45 Units / 8.25% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 12.66% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.6 Units / -21.43% ROI

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 19-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.15 Units / 29.9% ROI).

  • 20-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.75 Units / 22.74% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI

Florida Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida has averaged 16.0 offensive rebounds per game (369 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Florida has averaged 16.0 offensive rebounds per game (369 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Florida has 24.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Florida has averaged 84.7 points per game (1,949 points/23 games) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 76.1

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,308 points/1,979 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

South Carolina has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,975 points/1,594 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.33

South Carolina has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,801 points/3,229 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

South Carolina has averaged 67.9 points per game (2,308 points/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 76.4

Florida Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida has averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (655 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Florida has averaged 6.8 steals per game (382 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Florida has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,524 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Florida has averaged 6.8 steals per game (237 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 4.8 steals per game (269 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Carolina has allowed 29.3 points per game (703 points/24 games) in the first half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33.7

South Carolina has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

South Carolina has averaged 4.7 steals per game (112 steals/24 games) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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