Georgia vs South Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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  • South Carolina (12-4) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Georgia (8-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Georgia / South Carolina TV channel: ESPNU

The Georgia Bulldogs (8-7) visit Colonial Life Arena to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (12-4) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Columbia, SC.

South Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Georgia vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia+7.5 -115O 136.5 -110+240
South Carolina -7.5 -105U 136.5 -110-300

Georgia vs South Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Georgia vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Georgia will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Georgia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 29 games (+0.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+11.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 28 games (+5.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.95 Units / 13% ROI)

Georgia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.35 Units / -100% ROI

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 11-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.55 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.25 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / -100% ROI

Georgia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia has a 41% free throw rate (1,106 free throw attempts/2,706 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 32%

Georgia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (425 assists/ 417 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Georgia has a 42% free throw rate (388 free throw attempts/933 field goal attempts) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Georgia has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (139 assists/ 184 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,945 points/1,691 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

South Carolina is shooting 41% (1,149/2,775) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 44%

South Carolina is shooting 41% (696/1,691) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 45%

South Carolina has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,226 points/2,775 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.26

Georgia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia has averaged 6.4 steals per game (305 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Georgia has averaged 6.4 steals per game (103 steals/16 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Georgia has averaged 6.7 steals per game (221 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Georgia has allowed an average of 0.96 points per shot (499 points/519 shots) in the first half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.10

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 5.1 steals per game (81 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

South Carolina has averaged 5.3 steals per game (155 steals/29 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

South Carolina has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,124 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.8

South Carolina has allowed 34.9 points per game (558 points/16 games) in the second half this season — tied for best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 37.3


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