Posted on
12/6/2007 3:48:33 PM
NCAAB Wagering – South Carolina (4-4) at Providence (5-2)
By Eric Williams
South Carolina, (4-2 ATS, 3-3 O/U), travels to Philadelphia to play Providence in the Pizza Hut SEC-Big East Challenge tonight in a matchup of
After going 18-13 last season, Providence, (3-3 ATS, 2-4 O/U), returns four starters and boasts a team that features five players averaging double figures in Brian McKenzie (12.7), Weyinmi Efejuku (12.0), Dwain Williams (11.9), Jeff Xavier (11.7) and Geoffery McDermott (10.1).
Providence is coming into this game off a thrilling win over Boston College 98-89 in overtime on Saturday.
After getting off to a 2-0 start this season, South Carolina is just 2-4 in their lastr six games and is coming into this contest off a 85-74 road loss to Clemson where they covered as 8.5-point underdogs.
The Gamecocks are led by guards, Devan Downey who averages 18.1 points per game and Zam Frederick, who is averaging 16.9 points per contest.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my analysis and Free NCAA Basketball Picks.
Key Gamecocks Trends
The Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a ATS loss.
The Gamecocks are 9-1 ATS in their last ten neutral site games.
The Gamecocks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a S.U. loss.
Key Friars Trends
The Friars are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven Thursday games.
The Friars are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games following a ATS loss.
The Friars are 3-8 ATS in their last eleven non-conference games.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 4-1 in Gamecocks last five games following a ATS loss.
The Under is 9-3 in Gamecocks last 12 non-conference games.
The Over is 4-0 in Friars last four games following a S.U. loss.
The Under is 5-1 in Friars last six Thursday games.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
No trends available.
Analysis: The Friars are the deeper, more experienced team in this matchup by far. Sure the Gamecocks are a bit quicker and more athletic, but I say take the ‘smarter’ team in this matchup, Providence.
NCAAB Free Picks: Providence -3.5 Points
07:00 PM EST
South Carolina +3½ -110
Providence -3½ -110
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