Xavier Musketeers vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Musketeers and Gamecocks. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Gamecocks at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL. Get ready to place your bets! Xavier comes into this non-conference matchup as the -6.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 147.5 points.

XAVIER MUSKETEERS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +6.5

This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at 8:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Gamecocks.
• Not only will South Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Taking a Look at the Musketeers Chances in Fort Myers

Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games

Xavier cruised to an 80-55 victory over Siena on Wednesday, November 20th, in a home game. The Musketeers were -26.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, which fell short of the O/U line set at 143.

Xavier took control early, leading 44-28 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Siena 36-27.

Xavier put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.5%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, though they only took 4 attempts.

Ryan Conwell led the way with 16 points, shooting 4 of 5 from deep, while Trey Green added 14 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Marcus Foster was perfect from three, going 2 for 2, and finished with 12 points and 5 assists.

Despite giving up 55 points, Xavier’s defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts. The Musketeers gave up 33 made field goals on 65 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Xavier’s opponents hit 11 of 24 threes, shooting 45%. They also went to the line 4 times, making 3 free throws. The Musketeers allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog South Carolina?

South Carolina Gamecocks Recent Game/Games

The Gamecocks improved to 3-0 with an 84-72 win over Mercer on Thursday. Despite being -18.5 point favorites at home, South Carolina didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, exceeding the O/U line of 150.

South Carolina led 36-32 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. They’ll look to tighten up defensively in their next matchup.

South Carolina’s offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 62.1% of their shots.

Jamarii Thomas led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Zachary Davis added 18 points. Collin Murray-Boyles was nearly perfect, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 2 of 2 from three-point range, finishing with 16 points and 9 rebounds.

South Carolina’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. They had trouble containing both inside and outside shooting, with the other team hitting 53% of their two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, South Carolina allowed 12 threes on 44% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 18 attempts. The Gamecocks gave up 8 offensive rebounds.