Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Gamecocks vs. Blazers CBB Odds
Looking for South Carolina Gamecocks vs. UAB Blazers NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Gamecocks taking on the Blazers on Wednesday, December 14th Bartow Arena, Birmingham. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Gamecocks Blazers matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (5-4) South Carolina Gamecocks vs. UAB Blazers (7-2)
- Date: Wednesday, December 14th
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: Bartow Arena, Birmingham
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Gamecocks +1080 | Blazers -2360
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: South Carolina +16.5 | UAB -16.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 144.0
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South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina heads into their matchup vs UAB with a record of 5-4 and riding a 2-game win streak. Out of 3 games road games this season, the Gamecocks have a record of 1-2. Having been the underdog in 5 games, the Gamecocks have gone 2-3 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +16.5 underdogs on the spread. So far, South Carolina has only played non-conference games. Last year, they went 9-3 in their non-conference games.
Coming into the game, Gregory Jackson II is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.11 points per game. In addition to his scoring, II is grabbing 7.22 rebounds and adding 0.67 assists. South Carolina’s second-leading scorer is Hayden Brown, who has hit 45.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 11.44 points per game.
South Carolina’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 71.0, which places them 205th in the NCAA. South Carolina’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside as 65.1% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 321st in overall field goal percentage at 42.4%. When the Gamecocks have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.6% of their looks.
In terms of pace, South Carolina is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 70.2 per contest, placing them just 322nd in college basketball. Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average at 38.3 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 13.0 offensive boards per game.
UAB Blazers
As they head into their 10th game of the season, UAB currently holds a 7-2 record. Currently, UAB has been the home team 5 times, sitting with a record of 5-0. Getting ready to play for the 7 time as the favorite, UAB has gone 6-1 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Blazers come into this game as -16.5 point favorites. So far, UAB has only played non-conference games. Last year, they went 10-3 in their non-conference games.
Coming into the game, Jordan Walker is the team leader in scoring, averaging 24.75 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Walker is grabbing 2.38 rebounds and adding 4.88 assists. UAB’s second-leading scorer is KJ Buffen, who has hit 55.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 10.44 points per game.
On offense, the Blazers are one of the top units in the country at 80.7 points per game, placing them 10th in the NCAA. UAB’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside as 66.84% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 64th in overall field goal percentage at 46.8%. When the Blazers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 37.9% of their looks.
In terms of pace, UAB is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 69.8 per contest, placing them just 335th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 38.4 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 12.2 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- South Carolina is 3-2 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Gamecocks are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- South Carolina is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 5-5 SU.
- The Gamecocks are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Blazers are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
Free South Carolina Gamecocks vs UAB Blazers NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: UAB Blazers -16.5
For today’s matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the UAB Blazers our analysis points to the best betting being to take UAB to pick up the win and cover the spread as -16.5 point favorites. UAB will look to flex their muscles on the boards, as they are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in college basketball. Look for their strong inside play to play a key factor in the Blazers covering at -16.5.
Free CBB Betting Pick: UAB ATS
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