South Carolina vs LSU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • LSU (12-14) is a -7.5 point favorite vs South Carolina (9-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Watch the game on SEC Network

The South Carolina Gamecocks (9-17) visit Pete Maravich Assembly Center to take on the LSU Tigers (12-14) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Baton Rouge.

LSU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The South Carolina vs. LSU Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Carolina+7.5 -110O 132.5 -110+260
LSU -7.5 -110U 132.5 -110-350

South Carolina vs LSU Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts LSU will win this game with 68.1% confidence.

South Carolina vs LSU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts LSU will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both South Carolina and LSU, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 19 away games (+12.80 Units / 66% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 away games (+6.20 Units / 124% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+7.05 Units / 5% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games (+6.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+3.35 Units / 4% ROI)

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has gone 13-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.72% ROI).

  • 8-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / 14.71% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.35 Units / -11.73% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.79% ROI

LSU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

LSU has gone 8-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-10.7 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -3.01% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Over for -7.55 Units / -26.35% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Under for +5.1 Units / 17.86% ROI

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,328 points/2,061 shots) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

South Carolina is shooting 66% from the free throw line (388/585) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72%

South Carolina has averaged 1.08 points per shot (1,401 points/1,296 shots) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.25

South Carolina is shooting 64% from the free throw line (211/330) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

LSU Offensive Stats & Trends:

LSU has averaged 7.4 turnovers per game (415 turnovers/56 games) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

LSU is shooting 40% (505/1,265) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 42%

LSU has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (706 assists/ 780 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

LSU has an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (607/1,283) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 41%

South Carolina has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (499 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

South Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (304/636) in the first half this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 40%

South Carolina has averaged 5.1 steals per game (112 steals/22 games) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

LSU Defensive Stats & Trends:

LSU has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (408/1,382) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

LSU has averaged 9.5 steals per game (534 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

LSU has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (278/910) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

LSU has averaged 10.1 steals per game (344 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 8.0


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