Saturday’s game between the South Carolina Gamecocks (5-3) and the East Carolina Pirates (7-2) at Colonial Life Arena has a projected final score of 75-66 based on our computer prediction, with a favored South Carolina squad coming out on top. Tipoff is at 2:00 PM ET on December 7.

Based on our computer prediction, East Carolina projects to cover the 9.5-point spread in its matchup against South Carolina. The over/under is currently listed at 134.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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South Carolina vs. East Carolina Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: SEC Network+
• Where: Columbia, South Carolina
• Venue: Colonial Life Arena
• Line: South Carolina -9.5
• Point total: 134.5
• Moneyline (to win): South Carolina -529, East Carolina +390

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South Carolina vs. East Carolina Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  South Carolina 75, East Carolina 66

Spread & Total Prediction for South Carolina vs. East Carolina

• Pick ATS: East Carolina (+9.5)
• Pick OU: Over (134.5)

South Carolina has a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season compared to East Carolina, who is 3-4-0 ATS. The Gamecocks have gone over the point total in four games, while Pirates games have gone over three times. The two teams score an average of 154.5 points per game, 20.0 more points than this matchup’s total.

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South Carolina Performance Insights

• The Gamecocks average 75.1 points per game (197th in college basketball) while allowing 67.1 per contest (89th in college basketball). They have a +64 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 8.0 points per game.
• South Carolina grabs 33.4 rebounds per game (175th in college basketball) while allowing 32.3 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.1 boards per game.
• South Carolina knocks down 8.0 three-pointers per game (171st in college basketball) at a 34.0% rate (173rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.5 per game its opponents make at a 31.5% rate.
• The Gamecocks put up 97.1 points per 100 possessions (165th in college basketball), while allowing 86.8 points per 100 possessions (110th in college basketball).
• South Carolina forces 10.5 turnovers per game (293rd in college basketball) while committing 11.1 (132nd in college basketball action).

East Carolina Performance Insights

• The Pirates are outscoring opponents by 10.5 points per game, with a +95 scoring differential overall. They put up 79.4 points per game (110th in college basketball) and give up 68.9 per outing (130th in college basketball).
• East Carolina records 39.4 rebounds per game (12th in college basketball) while allowing 31.3 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 8.1 boards per game.
• East Carolina connects on 6.3 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball) at a 29.8% rate (309th in college basketball), compared to the 7.3 its opponents make, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc.
• East Carolina has committed 1.2 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 10.6 (93rd in college basketball) while forcing 11.8 (219th in college basketball).

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