Texas A&M Aggies vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Planning on watching today’s Aggies and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on SECN. Texas A&M come into this Southeastern conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.
TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +5.5
This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 8:30 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Gamecocks.
- Not only will South Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Texas A&M Stand a Chance on the Road?
Texas A&M improved to 16-5 on the season with a 75-68 win over Oklahoma on Tuesday. The Aggies were -8.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, just under the O/U line of 144.5.
After leading 31-30 at halftime, Texas A&M scored 44 points in the second half while holding Oklahoma to 38 points.
In their latest game, Texas A&M’s offense put up 75 points despite shooting just 37.5% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 24 attempts for a 16.7% three-point percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.1%. The Aggies were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 29 of 35 attempts for 82.9%.
Offensive rebounding was a key factor, as they grabbed 21 boards on the offensive end. Brycen Goodine led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Jalon Moore added 22 points on 6 of 8 shooting, including 1 of 1 from deep. Wade Taylor IV contributed 12 points, but struggled from three, making just 1 of 7 attempts.
Texas A&M’s defense held their opponent to 68 points, allowing them to shoot just 37% from the field. The Aggies gave up 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 17 of 32 shots.
From beyond the arc, Texas A&M limited their opponent to 16% shooting, as they connected on only 4 of 24 three-point attempts. The Aggies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 82%. Texas A&M allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will South Carolina Win at Home?
South Carolina Gamecocks Recent Game/Games
South Carolina fell to 10-11 on the season after a 71-60 road loss to Georgia on Tuesday. The Gamecocks entered the game as +7.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 35-21 at halftime, South Carolina’s offense picked up in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 131, just under the O/U line of 133.5.
South Carolina’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 17 three-point attempts for a 23.5% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.1%. Their two-point shooting was more efficient, connecting on 50% of their attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Gamecocks made 14 of 18 attempts, shooting 77.8%. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Jamarii Thomas led the team with 19 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes, while Collin Murray-Boyles added 18 points and 5 assists. Asa Newell contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.
South Carolina’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 made two-point shots on 36 attempts, a 52% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, the Gamecocks’ defense conceded 7 threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent shooting 46%. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 80%.