Out of the SEC – the Arkansas Razorbacks will mix it up against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday. The Arkansas Razorbacks are 18-7 on the season, and appear to be on the verge of a postseason berth. The Razorbacks are coming off a win on the road at the LSU Tigers.
The South Carolina Gamecocks are ranked 21st in the country. The Gamecocks are 20-5 on the season, and tied with Florida and Kentucky at the top of the conference. South Carolina is coming off a road win at Mississippi State. The South Carolina Gamecocks are -5.5 over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Wednesday. Find more about the updated NCAA basketball point spreads here.
In Depth Analysis On The Razorbacks Vs Gamecocks Free Pick, Prediction & TV info
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Where: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina
TV: FOX Sports
Stream Option: FOX Sports GO
NCAAB Odds: South Carolina -5.5
Why Bet on South Carolina
Barring a complete collapse, the South Carolina Gamecocks are going dancing this spring. The Gamecocks have a fairly soft end to their schedule, so a SEC title is a possibility. The Gamecocks are winning with their defense. South Carolina is allowing teams to score just 63.1 points per game. On the offensive side, South Carolina is scoring 73.4 points per game.
The top scorer for Frank Martin’s squad is Sindarius Thornwell. In over 31 minutes per game, the guard is scoring 19.8 points per game. PJ Dozier is also adding 14 points per game, and 3 assists. The Gamecocks will head to the NCAA Tournament for the 9th time in school history. South Carolina has just 4 tournament wins in school history.
Why Bet on Arkansas
The Arkansas Razorbacks are using their solid offense to get to their 16-9 record. The Razorbacks are scoring 80.1 points per game, which is 40th in the nation. Dusty Hannahs is the top scorer for Arkansas, with 14.7 points per game. Daryl Macon is another guard for Arkansas that is adding 13.1 points per game, and dishing out 2.5 assists per game.
The Razorbacks have games against Ole Miss, Texas A+M and Auburn coming up next. If Arkansas can find a way to win this game, they may have something cooking. Arkansas has won 41 NCAA Tournament games, of course winning the 1994 title. The Razorbacks are seeking their 31st trip to the tournament, and 7th NCAA Final Four.
Expert Pick & Score Prediction
Frank Martin and the South Carolina Gamecocks are a legitimate SEC contender. Many think about the Kentucky Wildcats and Florida Gators, while South Carolina goes underlooked. Look for South Carolina to slow and steady win this race, and it ends up being by double digits at home.
Arkansas is going to have a chance to get into the tournament, but this loss won’t help them. If Arkansas could come away with an upset here, it would be a massive win. The problem is – they will have a tough time on the road. The final bet for this game is the South Carolina Gamecocks -5.5 over the Arkansas Razorbacks.
