Presbyterian Blue Hose vs South Carolina Gamecocks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Presbyterian vs South Carolina NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Columbia.

Presbyterian vs South Carolina Prediction

Looking to win big? The Blue Hose and Gamecocks face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Gamecocks are hosting the game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with South Carolina being favored by -18.5 over Presbyterian.

Presbyterian vs. South Carolina Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Presbyterian Blue Hose at South Carolina Gamecocks
Where: Columbia at Colonial Life Arena
Date: Monday, December 30th
Betting Odds SC -18.5, PRESB +1216 | SC -4250 O/U 138.5

Blue Hose Preview: Can the Presbyterian Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games

Presbyterian's season record dropped to 4-7 after a disappointing 86-81 loss to Manhattan on Saturday. The Blue Hose were -4.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.

Presbyterian led 43-30 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 30. The combined points of 167 went over the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.

Blue Hose Offense Breakdown

Presbyterian's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They hit 11 threes at a 35.5% clip and went 20/29 from the free-throw line, good for 69%. The Blue Hose also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.

Carl Parrish led the way with 23 points, hitting 6/9 from beyond the arc. Kory Mincy, Will Sydnor, Jaden Winston, and Devin Dinkins each added 18 points, with Mincy contributing 7 assists. Masiah Gilyard chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Wesley Robinson also scored 14.

Blue Hose Team Defense

Presbyterian's defense gave up 86 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 63 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 11 of 31 threes, shooting 35%. Presbyterian also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws.

Gamecocks Preview: Will the Gamecocks Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

South Carolina improved to 9-3 on the season with a dominant 74-48 win over Radford on Sunday. The Gamecocks, who were -13.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.

After trailing 36-30 at halftime, South Carolina clamped down defensively, allowing just 12 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 of their own to pull away.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

South Carolina put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 39.2% from the field. They hit 9 of 30 from three-point range, connecting at a 30% rate, while their two-point shooting was more efficient at 52.4%.

At the free-throw line, the Gamecocks were nearly perfect, making 25 of 27 attempts (92.6%). Jamarii Thomas led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Gamecocks Team Defense

South Carolina’s defense was solid, giving up just 48 points while holding their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Gamecocks’ defense gave up 9 threes on 30 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 25 for 92%. South Carolina allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Blue Hose vs Gamecocks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Blue Hose offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 74. Presbyterian posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 6-4 ATS.
Through their last three home games, South Carolina has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 66 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Blue Hose have an ATS mark of just 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Presbyterian posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Gamecocks have a strong record of 3-0. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.