The South Carolina Gamecocks (26-6) and Auburn Tigers (24-7) face off in an SEC matchup. South Carolina is looking to be in the same conversation as Tennessee and Auburn. Despite South Carolina finishing second in the regular season, many are overlooking this team in the larger picture. However, this will be Auburn’s first game in the tournament. Conversely, South Carolina is coming off a 14-point win against Arkansas.
But do you see the more rested team prevailing today?
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Auburn Tigers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| South Carolina | +7.5 -105 |
O 142 -108 |
+275 |
| Auburn | -7.5 -115 |
U 142 -112 |
-345 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Auburn Tigers Game Details
- Fixture: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Auburn Tigers
- Date and Time: March 15, 2024 @ 3:30 pm EST
- Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Apex Tale of the Tape
| South Carolina Gamecocks | Vs. | Auburn Tigers |
| 26-6 | Record | 24-7 |
| 72.6 | Points Per Game | 83.5 |
| 44.4 | FG% | 47.3 |
| 33.6 | 3PT% | 35.1 |
| 35.8 | Rebounds Per Game | 38.0 |
| 66.4 | Points Allowed Per Game | 68.5 |
| 42.4 | Defensive FG% | 38.8 |
| 33.2 | Defensive 3PT% | 30.6 |
| 73.7 | Defensive FT% | 74.1 |
| 32.4 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 34.2 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 4-1 |
| 69.9 | Team Pace | 74.5 |
Key Stats
South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina is led by Meechie Johnson. Johnson averages 14.1 points per game on 40% shooting from the field. Additionally, Collin Murray-Boyles provides 5.8 rebounds per game. Moreover, Taylon Cooper dishes out 4.3 assists per game. This team is an underdog for a reason today. Although their defense is solid throughout SEC play, there is a concern. Their main concern will be seeing how the Gamecocks are able to keep pace offensively with the Auburn Tigers.
Auburn Tigers
Johni Broome is the leading scorer for this Auburn Tigers team. Broome scores 16.3 points per game and 8.5 assists per contest. This side will need others to step up today as they face the South Carolina Gamecocks. Tre Donaldson leads the team in assists. Although, he comes off the bench. The other starters and role players need to step up in a major way today.
Injury Report
South Carolina Gamecocks
- Arden Conyers – Out
- Austin Herro – Out
Auburn Tigers
- Lior Berman – Out
Game Prediction
Although this is a top-25 matchup, the spread is high. However, the South Carolina Gamecocks are mostly outmatched against this Auburn Tigers team. While an upset, or close game is possible in college sports, I see Auburn covering the spread. Furthermore, I don’t see this game being close at the end, or South Carolina being able to keep up with the better offense of the Tigers. Therefore, I am sticking with the Auburn Tigers covering the spread and am going with the under.
Final Pick
Auburn Tigers -7.5 and Under 142
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