LSU vs South Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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  • South Carolina (18-7) is a -6.5 point favorite vs LSU (10-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • LSU / South Carolina TV channel: SECN

The LSU Tigers (10-14) visit Colonial Life Arena to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (18-7) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Columbia, SC.

South Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
LSU+6.5 -110O 144.5 -110+240
South Carolina -6.5 -110U 144.5 -110-300

LSU vs South Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

LSU vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Carolina will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • LSU has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+4.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • LSU have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 away games (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+20.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games (+19.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 31 games (+12.15 Units / 36% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)

LSU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

LSU has a 10-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.35 Units / -20.34% ROI).

  • 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.55 Units / 1.09% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 17-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+8.25 Units / 30.16% ROI).

  • 18-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.75 Units / 24.29% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

LSU Offensive Stats & Trends:

LSU has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (271 assists/ 294 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

LSU has averaged 13.4 turnovers per game (294 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 4th highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

LSU has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (131 assists/ 141 TOs) in the second half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

LSU has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (271 assists/ 294 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

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

LSU Defensive Stats & Trends:

LSU has forced 13.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 12.2

LSU has allowed 8.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

LSU has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (269/674) in the second half this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 43%

LSU has allowed 35.3 points per game (776 points/22 games) in the first half this season — tied for 4th highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33.7

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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