In this article, we will formulate a Georgia vs South Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 28th at the Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 14-6 (2-5) this season after they lost to Florida by a score of 89-59 in their last game. Georgia trailed 51-26 at halftime and only managed 33 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 35.6% from the field, 23.8% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Blue Cain led Georgia with 10 points and two rebounds, while Asa Newell added eight points and six rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs lost to Arkansas by a score of 68-65 and Auburn by a score of 70-68. Georgia has lost four games in a row and they are currently near the bottom of the SEC standings. Georgia has scored 76.4 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points per game, while also averaging 37.9 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Asa Newell is averaging 15.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, while Silas Demary Jr. is averaging 11.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. Georgia is shooting 46.8% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 32.5% on three-pointers this season.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks are 10-10 (0-7) this year after they lost to Mississippi State in overtime by a score of 65-60 in their last game. South Carolina trailed 28-20 at halftime, but they were able to force overtime, before scoring just five points in overtime for the loss. The Gamecocks shot 29.3% from the field, 20% on three-pointers, and 75.9% on free throws in the game. Jamarii Thomas led South Carolina with 19 points and five rebounds, while Arden Conyers added 12 points and six rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Gamecocks lost to Florida by a score of 70-69 and Oklahoma by a score of 82-62. South Carolina has lost seven games in a row and they are the only SEC team that is winless in conference play. South Carolina has scored 70.9 points per game and they have allowed 68.8 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. South Carolina is shooting 43.5% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 32.9% on three-pointers this season. After this game, South Carolina will play against Texas A&M and Kentucky.
Why South Carolina will beat Georgia
- South Carolina has won each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia has lost each of its last four games.
- South Carolina has won the first half in 18 of its last 20 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Sixteen of Georgia’s last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 133+ points.
- Each of South Carolina’s last six games at Stegeman Coliseum has produced a total of 134+ points.
Georgia vs South Carolina Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on losing streaks and both desperately need a win, but Georgia will be at home. The Bulldogs have lost four games in a row and they have scored 65 points or fewer in three of those four losses. Georgia does typically play well at home, but they need to play much better defense than they did against Florida. South Carolina is still looking for their first conference win of the season and they are shooting just 43.5% from the field this year. The Gamecocks have been in plenty of close games, but they seem to always find a way to lose. I think this game could go either way, especially with South Carolina keeping four of their last five games close, so give me the points with the Gamecocks.