South Carolina vs. Auburn Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Auburn Tigers are set to host the South Carolina Gamecocks in a battle of top-15 ranked teams. Can Johni Broome and the Tigers run away with it at home in this SEC battle? Matt McCuen analyzes the interesting spread and takes a side in this South Carolina vs. Auburn prediction.
Matt McCuen - February 14, 2024, 1:55 PM EST
5 minSouth Carolina vs. Auburn Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The South Carolina and the Auburn Tigers will clash from Auburn, Alabama for an SEC affair.
South Carolina vs. Auburn DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 14, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
South Carolina vs. Auburn Prediction
The Gamecocks roll into this contest with a 21-3 record and ranked 11th in the nation.
This has been one of the best years in program history.
South Carolina's 9-2 conference record is tied with Alabama for first place in the SEC.
The Gamecocks have not reached March Madness since 2017, and they have just two appearances since 1999.
South Carolina will look to extend their win streak to eight games tonight.
Meechie Johnson leads the Gamecocks offensive attack with 14.1 points per game.
Charlotte native B.J. Mack leads the team with 5.1 rebounds per game while adding 13.6 points.
Senior Ta’Lon Cooper leads the squad with 4.4 assists per game.
Myles Stute has averaged 9.6 points per game.
South Carolina’s offense has scored 72.6 points per game while allowing opponents 64.0.
The Tigers begin this contest ranked 13th in the nation with a record of 19-5.
Auburn's 8-3 conference record is third-best in the SEC.
If the Tigers can win this game tonight, they will jump South Carolina for second.
The Tigers will look to bounce back from a blowout loss on the road against Florida on Saturday.
Junior Johni Broome has been one of the best players in the SEC this year. Broome has averaged a team best 16.0 points and 8.6 rebounds.
Senior Jaylin Williams has added 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds.
Guard Chad Baker-Mazara has averaged 9.4 points and 2.1 assists.
Tre Donaldson leads the Tigers with 3.5 assists.
Auburn's offense has averaged 82.3 points, while opposing teams are averaging 67.1 points.
South Carolina vs. Auburn Pick
This is a wild line in favor of the Tigers.
The fact that we see a team that is ranked lower as a double-digit favorite is a screamer.
Auburn's style of play matches up well with South Carolina.
The Tigers are a much deeper and more physical team that will dominate the glass.
Let’s stay hot on the hardwood tonight!
Pick: Auburn -11 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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