South Carolina vs Tennessee Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Tennessee is a -15.5 point favorite vs South Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
  • South Carolina / Tennessee TV channel: SECN

The South Carolina Gamecocks visit Thompson-Boling Arena to take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Knoxville, TN, USA.

Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-115).

The South Carolina vs. Tennessee Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Carolina+15.5 -105O 131.5 -110+900
Tennessee -15.5 -115U 131.5 -110-1600

South Carolina vs Tennessee Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Carolina vs Tennessee Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.75 Units / 4% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+4.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 games at home (+2.65 Units / 0% ROI)

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 13-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -13.94% ROI).

  • 12-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.85 Units / -9.57% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -17.52% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 8.21% ROI

Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee has a 15-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -4.83% ROI).

  • 23-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.45 Units / 0.52% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Over for -7.85 Units / -23.75% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 14.57% ROI

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has a 44% free throw rate (711 free throw attempts/1,619 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

South Carolina has averaged 31.5 points per game (945 points/30 games) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 37.2

South Carolina has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (381 assists/ 376 TOs) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Carolina has 23.7 free throw attempts per game this season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (470 assists/ 320 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Tennessee has averaged 4.7 turnovers per game (295 turnovers/63 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 5.4

Tennessee made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Tennessee had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (257 assists/ 156 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 5.1 steals per game (329 steals/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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 4.7 steals per game (117 steals/25 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

South Carolina has forced 9.4 turnovers per game (235 turnovers/25 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (2,182 points/1,792 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.31

Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (327/843) in the second half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Tennessee has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (4,083 points/3,613 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (645/1,708) this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 42%


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