South Carolina Gamecocks vs Auburn Tigers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/14/2024

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Venue:  Neville Arena, Auburn, AL

Where to Watch:  SEC Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  South Carolina +11, Auburn -11; Over/Under:  138.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  South Carolina +11, Auburn -11; Over/Under:  138.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  South Carolina +11, Auburn -11; Over/Under:  138.5 points

South Carolina Gamecocks:  21-3 (9-2) (1st place, SEC)

Auburn Tigers:  19-5 (8-3) (3rd place, SEC)

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South Carolina Gamecocks:  5-0  last 5

Auburn Tigers:  3-2  last 5

South Carolina is entering this game with a 21-3 record overall, a 9-2 record in conference games, and they are 5-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Vanderbilt Commodores in their last game. Collin Murray-Boyles led the team in points per game in that game with 31 while B.J. Mack was next on the team with 18. Ta'Lon Cooper led the team in assists with 7 in that game while Collin Murray-Boyles led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 51.7% from the field, 31% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 72.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 64 PPG against them. South Carolina has an ATS record of 18-6 this season and their O/U record is 10-13-1.

Auburn is entering this game with a 19-5 record overall, an 8-3 conference record, and they are 12-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Florida Gators in their last game. Johni Broome led the team in points in that game with 14 while K.D. Johnson was next on the team with 12. Chad Baker-Mazara led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Chaney Johnson led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 42.1% from the field, 17.6% from 3-point range, and 53.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 82.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.1 PPG against them. Auburn has an ATS record of 15-9 this season and their O/U record is 9-15.

The current betting odds have Auburn listed as an 11 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Auburn has looked really good in their games this season with their 19-5 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country. They have looked great in the SEC this year with their 8-3 conference record which has them right near the top of the conference and they have also looked really good on their home court with their 12-0 home record. Meanwhile, South Carolina has also looked great in their games this season with their 21-3 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country. They have also been a really good road team with their 5-2 road record and they are right near the top of the conference too with their 9-2 conference record. South Carolina has quietly been a force in the SEC this year as they have been unranked for most of the season yet lead the conference. They have also been rolling in their games lately, but the more they win games and become a true force in the SEC, the bigger of a target they put on their back and they definitely haven't been their best in road games since 2 of their 3 losses this season have come in road games. Auburn is looking to compete for the SEC this season and they need to win this home game to keep the race with South Carolina tight. Auburn will bring their best effort for this game on their home court where they have been at their best all season. The best way to place a bet here is on Auburn to cover the spread in this game. 

South Carolina Auburn Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (8:30 pm ET start time) is Auburn 77 South Carolina 61.

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South Carolina Gamecocks: 17-6 ATS in all games. 9-1 ATS as an underdog. 6-1 ATS in road games. 8-3 ATS against conference opponents. 17-9 OVER as a road underdog or pick. 29-19 OVER against conference opponents. 

Auburn Tigers: 10-19 ATS after a game where they had 2 or less steals. 15-6 OVER when the total is 130 to 139.5. 23-9 OVER as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points. 15-7 OVER off an upset loss as a road favorite. 

South Carolina Gamecocks:  A. Conyers (G) out for season - Redshirt. A. Herro (G) out for season - Redshirt. E. Dibba (G) Out indefinitely - Achilles.

Auburn Tigers:  None.

“It's hard as a coach to spend much time at all thinking about achievements until they tell you to hang the uniforms up. Then you look back and say, ‘Maybe that was really good.’" - Lamont Paris after his team’s win against Vandy in their last game on Saturday.

“Florida’s guards are really good, like really good, as good as anybody’s guards. I don’t think they’re going to lose many of those matchups.” - Bruce Pearl after his team’s loss against Florida in their last game on Saturday.

S. Clark 

T. Cooper 

M. Johnson 

B. Mack 

M. Stute

J. Broome 

A. Holloway 

D. Jones 

C. Moore 

J. Williams

PPG: M. Johnson (14.1)

APG: T. Cooper (4.4)

Reb/G: B. Mack (5.1)

PPG: C. Williams (20)

APG: T. Donaldson (3.5)

Reb/G: J. Broome (8.6)

Coaches:

South Carolina Gamecocks: Lamont Paris (2nd season)

Auburn Tigers: Bruce Pearl (10th season)