Florida vs. South Carolina Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Florida Gators will head to Columbia, South Carolina for a battle with the Gamecocks. Can Walter Clayton Jr. and the Gators take down the Gamecocks on their own floor? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Florida vs. South Carolina.
Matt McCuen - March 1, 2024, 6:00 PM EST
5 minFlorida vs. South Carolina Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Florida Gators and the South Carolina Gamecocks will meet from Colonial Life Arena for an SEC showdown.
Florida vs. South Carolina DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 2, 2024
- Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Florida vs. South Carolina ODDS
- Spread: Florida +1.5 (-110), South Carolina -1.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 146.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Florida (-105), South Carolina (-115)
Florida vs. South Carolina Prediction
Both of these teams will earn an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament.
Florida starts play ranked 24th in the nation with a 20-8 record.
Head coach Todd Golden has done a great job since taking over the Gators program.
The Gators went 5-2 in February. Their two losses came by a combined six points.
Florida's 10-5 conference record is good for fourth-best in the SEC.
Florida native Walter Clayton Jr. leads the team with 16.8 points per game.
Senior Zyon Pullin leads the squad with 4.9 assists while adding 15.3 points.
Seton Hall transfer Tyrese Samuel leads the Gators with 7.9 rebounds.
Florida has one of the best offenses in the nation, averaging 84.7 points while allowing opponents 77.0.
South Carolina has enjoyed their best season in the last decade.
The Gamecocks come into this contest ranked 18th in the nation with a 23-5 record.
This team has been as surprising as any in college hoops.
South Carolina will return to the tournament for the first time since 2017.
This will be just the second appearance for the program since 1973.
The last time South Carolina made the big dance, they made the elite eight.
The Gamecocks 11-4 conference record is good for third-best in the SEC.
Junior Meechie Johnson leads the team with 13.8 points per game.
Charlotte, North Carolina native BJ Mack has been great this year, adding 13.6 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Senior Ta'Lon Cooper leads the squad with 4.4 assists per game.
South Carolina's offense has scored 71.7 points while the opposing teams have averaged 65.3, making South Carolina one of the best defensive teams in the SEC.
Florida vs. South Carolina Prediction
The fact that we see such a short line makes me love the Gators.
Florida's offense will be the difference in this game.
The Gators are playing like a top-10 team in the nation right now.
South Carolina does not have the offensive firepower to keep pace and match up with the Gators' guards today.
Pick: Florida Gators ML -102 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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