South Carolina vs. South Carolina State betting: College basketball preview for November 8

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The South Carolina State Bulldogs (1-0) are heavy, 18.5-point underdogs against the South Carolina Gamecocks (0-1) at Colonial Life Arena on Friday, November 8, 2024. The game starts at 7:00 PM ET on SEC Network+. The point total for the matchup is 148.5.

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South Carolina Cover -18.5 vs South Carolina State -112

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South Carolina vs. South Carolina State betting lines

  • South Carolina moneyline odds to win: -2941
  • South Carolina State moneyline odds to win: +1270
  • Spread: South Carolina (-18.5)
  • Total: 148.5

South Carolina statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, South Carolina performed worse when played at home, covering 10 times in 17 home games, and nine times in 11 road games.
  • When playing at home last season, the Gamecocks eclipse the over/under 41.2% of the time (seven of 17 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, topping the total in 45.5% of games (five of 11).
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, South Carolina won a lower percentage of its home games (.857) compared to away games (1.000).

Last season stats

  • With 72.1 points scored per game and 67.6 points allowed last year, the Gamecocks were 224th in the country on offense and 61st on defense.
  • South Carolina was 184th in the nation in rebounds per game (31.9) and 45th in rebounds allowed (29.4) last season.
  • Last season the Gamecocks were ranked 47th in college basketball in assists with 15.4 per game.

South Carolina betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 23-11-0 (Home: 10-7-0; Away: 9-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 18.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 11-6-0; As Underdog: 12-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-17-0 (Home: 7-10-0; Away: 5-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-2 (Home: 12-2; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 11-6 (Home: 2-1; Away: 7-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.9 (228th in nation) 43.1 (135th) 31.9 (184th) 29.4 (45th) 15.4 (47th) 9.4 (31st)

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South Carolina State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2023-24 against the spread, South Carolina State had a lower winning percentage at home (.417, 5-5-2 record) than away (.611, 11-6-1).
  • Bulldogs games went above the over/under 50% of the time at home (six of 12) last year, and 44.4% of the time away (eight of 18).
  • When moneyline underdogs last year, the Bulldogs won a higher percentage of games at home (4-2) than on the road (2-12).

Last season stats

  • The Bulldogs scored 70.2 points per game (276th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while surrendering 74.7 points per contest (266th-ranked).
  • With 34.1 boards per game, South Carolina State was 79th in the nation. It ceded 30.0 rebounds per contest, which ranked 88th in college basketball.
  • The Bulldogs put up 13.6 dimes per game, which ranked them 138th in college basketball.

South Carolina State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-12-3 (Home: 5-5-2; Away: 11-6-1)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 18.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-6-1; As Underdog: 13-6-2)
  • O-U-P: 14-17-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 8-10-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 3-2; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-14 (Home: 4-2; Away: 2-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.0 (334th in nation) 45.3 (278th) 34.1 (79th) 30.0 (88th) 13.6 (138th) 14.5 (353rd)
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