Presbyterian Blue Hose vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

Planning on watching today’s Blue Hose and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SECN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and South Carolina is favored by -18.5 vs. Presbyterian.

PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +18.5

This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Gamecocks.
• Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Presbyterian at +18.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can Presbyterian Lock in a Road Win?

Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games

The Blue Hose fell to 4-7 on the season after an 86-81 home loss to Manhattan on Saturday, December 21st. Presbyterian, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Presbyterian led 43-30 at halftime but were outscored 43-30 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.

Presbyterian 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-for-29 from the free-throw line, good for 69%. The Blue Hose grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.

Carl Parrish led the way with 23 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep and adding 9 rebounds. Kory Mincy, Will Sydnor, Jaden Winston, and Devin Dinkins each contributed 18 points, with Mincy also handing out 7 assists.

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

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

Will South Carolina Win at Home?

South Carolina improved to 9-3 this season with a 74-48 win over Radford on Sunday. The Gamecocks were -13.5 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the total points of 122 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.

After trailing 36-30 at halftime, South Carolina dominated the 2nd half, outscoring Radford 44-12 to secure the win.

South Carolina put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 39.2% from the field. They connected on 9 of 30 three-point attempts, hitting 30% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%. Inside the arc, they shot 52.4%, going 11 for 21 on two-point attempts.

The Gamecocks were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 25 of 27 attempts for a 92.6% mark. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Jamarii Thomas led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Collin Murray-Boyles added 15 points and 7 rebounds.

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

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 30%, making 9 of 30 three-point attempts. South Carolina also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 92% rate. The Gamecocks gave up 11 offensive rebounds.