South Carolina vs Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:20 AM
  • Arkansas (5-12) is a -3.5 point favorite vs South Carolina (12-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • South Carolina / Arkansas TV channel: SECN

The South Carolina Gamecocks (12-5) visit Bud Walton Arena to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (5-12) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Fayetteville, AR.

Arkansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The South Carolina vs. Arkansas Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Carolina+3.5 -105O 140.5 -110+145
Arkansas -3.5 -115U 140.5 -110-175

South Carolina vs Arkansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Arkansas will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Carolina vs Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Carolina will cover the spread with 57.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+13.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in their last 12 away games (+12.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 away games (+4.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+2.50 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Arkansas have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.45 Units / 23.86% ROI).

  • 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.35 Units / 9.73% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arkansas has a 5-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.25 Units / -44% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.45 Units / -11.27% ROI
  • 12-5 when betting the Over for +6.5 Units / 34.76% ROI
  • 5-12 when betting the Under for -8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,014 points/1,749 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.30

South Carolina has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,295 points/2,833 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.26

South Carolina has averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,719 points/1,399 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 67.1 points per game (2,014 points/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 76.2

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas has 27.4 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 20.2

Arkansas has a 47% free throw rate (465 free throw attempts/980 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Arkansas has 24.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Arkansas has a 42% free throw rate (1,275 free throw attempts/3,042 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (57/152) in the second half this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 31%

South Carolina has averaged 4.9 steals per game (83 steals/17 games) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

South Carolina has averaged 4.9 steals per game (240 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Carolina has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,145 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas has averaged 5.4 steals per game (91 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Arkansas has allowed 42.2 points per game (717 points/17 games) in the second half this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 37.6

Arkansas has 393 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among SEC Teams

Arkansas has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (717 points/534 shots) in the second half this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.27


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