The No. 5 Michigan Wolverines (9-0) try to remain perfect when they go head-to-head with the South Carolina Gamecocks (4-4) at Crisler Center. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Michigan Wolverines Free Prediction
In the Gamecocks’ last game, they defeated the USC Upstate Spartans, 65-52. The Gamecocks had a much better free throw rate (0.466 vs. 0.121) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.2 vs. 20.5). Chris Silva played a pivotal role for South Carolina with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Wolverines won big over the Norfolk State Spartans in their last outing, 63-44. The Wolverines had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.085) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 vs. 18.6). Jon Teske was the game’s leading scorer with 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
Michigan could dominate on defense as they clash against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Wolverines rank first in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.461), while South Carolina is 330th in effective field goal percentage (0.464). Moreover, the Gamecocks, who rank 30th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.291), will battle against the Wolverines, who rank first in opponents’ FTA rate (0.197).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Michigan ranks first in steals allowed per game (3.9) while South Carolina ranks 228th (7.1).
The Wolverines rank 47th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Gamecocks rank 228th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
Michigan ranks 50th in rebounds per game (34.2) while South Carolina ranks 139th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
The Wolverines rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (16.7) while the Gamecocks rank 94th (20.8).
Michigan ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while South Carolina ranks 61st (11.7).
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