The No. 7 Kentucky Wildcats (18-3, 7-1 SEC) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head with the South Carolina Gamecocks (11-10, 6-2 SEC) at Rupp Arena. The game will air on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
South Carolina Gamecocks at Kentucky Wildcats ATS Prediction
The last time the Gamecocks played, they beat the Georgia Bulldogs, 86-80. South Carolina had an effective field goal percentage of 0.664 (above their season average of 0.480). Georgia, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (22-25; 88.0 percent). A.J. Lawson had a good game for South Carolina, contributing 19 points and seven rebounds.
The Wildcats defeated the Florida Gators in their last outing, 65-54. The Wildcats made 13 of their 16 free throws (81.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 37.4). With 15 points and 12 rebounds, PJ Washington played well for Kentucky.
After the Gamecocks won the sole game against the Wildcats last season, 76-68, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Gamecocks’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Wildcats. South Carolina had a rate of 10.4, while Kentucky posted a mark of 19.8.
Kentucky could own the offensive glass in this matchup. The Wildcats rank ninth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 percent), while South Carolina ranks 292nd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent).
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Kentucky Wildcats ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kentucky ranks eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.4) while South Carolina ranks 190th (36.2).
The Gamecocks rank 197th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Wildcats rank 275th (17.3).
Kentucky ranks 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while South Carolina ranks 126th (6.6).
The Wildcats rank 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Gamecocks rank 78th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Kentucky ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while South Carolina ranks 92nd (12.4).
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The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. For the season, South Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
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