South Carolina vs LSU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 6

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  • LSU is a -7.5 point favorite vs South Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • South Carolina / LSU TV channel: ESPNU

The South Carolina Gamecocks visit Pete Maravich Assembly Center to take on the LSU Tigers on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Baton Rouge, LA.

LSU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The South Carolina vs. LSU Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

South Carolina vs LSU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts LSU will win this college basketball game with 74.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Carolina vs LSU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts LSU will cover the spread with 59.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.20 Units / 2% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+6.95 Units / 1% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • LSU have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.5 Units / 0.89% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

LSU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

LSU has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 9.12% ROI).

  • 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.55 Units / 0.93% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 5.2 steals per game (414 steals/80 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

South Carolina has averaged 4.9 steals per game (143 steals/29 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

South Carolina averaged 4.7 steals per game (160 steals/34 games) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

South Carolina has averaged 5.3 steals per game (271 steals/51 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

LSU Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina is shooting 79% from the free throw line (243/306) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

South Carolina has averaged 33.5 points per game (2,679 points/80 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 37.8

South Carolina is shooting 31% from three (121/394) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

South Carolina is shooting 30% from three (57/187) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 34%

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 5.2 steals per game (414 steals/80 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

South Carolina has averaged 4.9 steals per game (143 steals/29 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

South Carolina averaged 4.7 steals per game (160 steals/34 games) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

South Carolina has averaged 5.3 steals per game (271 steals/51 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

LSU Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina is shooting 79% from the free throw line (243/306) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

South Carolina has averaged 33.5 points per game (2,679 points/80 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 37.8

South Carolina is shooting 31% from three (121/394) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

South Carolina is shooting 30% from three (57/187) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 34%


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