Missouri vs South Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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  • South Carolina (14-5) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Missouri (5-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Missouri / South Carolina TV channel: SECN

The Missouri Tigers (5-14) visit Colonial Life Arena to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (14-5) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Columbia, SC.

South Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Missouri vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Missouri+5.5 -105O 133.5 -110+210
South Carolina -5.5 -115U 133.5 -110-275

Missouri vs South Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Missouri vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Missouri will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Missouri has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 13 away games (+3.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+17.95 Units / 21% 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 (+11.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+8.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)

Missouri Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Missouri has a 5-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.25 Units / -44.36% ROI).

  • 5-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.2 Units / -10.59% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.45 Units / 31.01% ROI).

  • 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.65 Units / 14.35% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI

Missouri Offensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri has made 326 three-pointers at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among SEC Teams

Missouri has a 27% free throw rate (311 free throw attempts/1,134 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Missouri is shooting 77% from the free throw line (494/642) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72%

Missouri has an eFG% of 54% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 67.5 points per game (2,093 points/31 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 76.2

South Carolina has averaged 1.16 points per shot (2,093 points/1,809 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

South Carolina has averaged 1.17 points per shot (3,451 points/2,947 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.25

South Carolina has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,803 points/1,454 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.33

Missouri Defensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri has averaged 9.5 steals per game (515 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Missouri has forced 15.9 turnovers per game (856 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Missouri has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (1,398 points/1,074 shots) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Missouri has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (2,647 points/2,101 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.14

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 4.2 steals per game (84 steals/20 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

South Carolina has averaged 4.7 steals per game (89 steals/19 games) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

South Carolina has averaged 4.8 steals per game (246 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Carolina has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (545 points/547 shots) in the first half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.11


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