Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Xavier vs South Carolina NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Myers.
Xavier vs South Carolina Prediction
Planning on watching today's Musketeers and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on FS1. Xavier is favored by -6.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.
Xavier vs. South Carolina Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Xavier Musketeers at South Carolina Gamecocks
- Where: Fort Myers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena
- Date: Monday, November 25th
- Betting Odds XAV -6.5, XAV -265 | SC +213 O/U 147.5
Musketeers Preview: Will the Musketeers Win on the Road?
Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games
The Musketeers cruised to an 80-55 win over Siena on Wednesday, November 20th, at home. Xavier was a heavy favorite, entering the game as -26.5 point favorites, but they didn’t quite cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 135, which was below the O/U line of 143.
Xavier took control early, leading 44-28 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they outscored Siena 36-27 to seal the win.
Musketeers Offense Breakdown
Xavier's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 45.8% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They dished out 24 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, while hitting 3 of 4 free throws.
Ryan Conwell led the way with 16 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes, while Marcus Foster was perfect from deep, going 2 for 2 and finishing with 12 points and 5 assists. Trey Green added 14 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from three-point range.
Musketeers Team Defense
Despite Xavier allowing 55 points, their defense struggled, giving up a 50% shooting performance from the field. The Musketeers allowed 33 made field goals on 65 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Xavier's defense gave up 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 4 times, where they made 3 of their attempts.
Gamecocks Preview: Can the Gamecocks Offense Score Enough at Home?
South Carolina improved to 3-0 this season with an 84-72 win over Mercer on Thursday. The Gamecocks were -18.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The O/U line was set at 150, and the teams combined for 156 points.
Leading 36-32 at halftime, South Carolina scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. Despite the win, the Gamecocks will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.
Gamecocks Offense Breakdown
South Carolina's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points with a 49.1% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks in large part to their 44.4% shooting from beyond the arc, where they hit 12 of 27 attempts.
Jamarii Thomas led the way from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 19 points. Zachary Davis added 18 points, while Collin Murray-Boyles was nearly perfect, going 6 of 7 from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Gamecocks Team Defense
South Carolina's defense conceded 72 points, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts (15/28).
From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 12 of 27 threes, good for 44%. South Carolina also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 18 free throws (62%).
Musketeers vs Gamecocks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Musketeers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games at home, the Gamecocks have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Gamecocks have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Musketeers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Xavier vs South Carolina Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: South Carolina +6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.