Saturday, December 17, 2016

USF Sun Dome

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The South Carolina Gamecocks travel to USF Sun Dome to play the South Florida Bulls on Saturday, December 17, 2016.

The Gamecocks come into this game with an overall record of 8-1. They are 3-3 against the spread and their over/under record is 1-6. The Bulls have an overall record of 5-3 and a home record of 4-1. They have an over/under record of 2-3 and they are 3-2 against the spread.

Sindarius Thornwell comes into this contest averaging 18.7 points per game while playing 31 minutes per night so far this season for the Gamecocks. He pulls down 6.7 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is currently at 88%. PJ Dozier averages 13.6 points per game in 27 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.6 assists per contest and 4.6 rebounds per game for South Carolina. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 73%.

Jahmal McMurray averages 18 points per game while playing 34.5 minutes per contest this year for the Bulls. He grabs 2.5 rebounds per game and has 3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 41% and his free throw percentage currently is at 75%. Geno Thorpe averages 13.9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.3 rebounds per contest and 5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 38% and his free throw percentage is 82%.

South Carolina averages 72.8 points per contest this season which ranks them 167th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 16 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them ranked 120th. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 106th in the country. They average 37.9 rebounds per game and 14.2 assists per game which ranks them 87th and 118th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 164th with 13.6 per game. The Gamecocks allow 56.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 3rd in the nation. They also allow a 34% shooting percentage and a 26% average from behind the arc ranking them 2nd and 3rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.3 rebounds a game which ranks 43rd and they give up 7 assists per contest which puts them in 1st place in the country. They force 16.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 25th in Division 1.

South Florida averages 71.8 points per game this year which ranks them 186th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 0 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team which has them sitting in the 30th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 98th in the nation. They average 35.6 rebounds per game and 13.9 assists per contest which ranks them 183rd and 137th respectively. In the turnover department the Bulls rank 317th with 16 per game. The Bulls allow 71.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 163rd in the country. They also allow a 39% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 46th and 203rd in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 38.1 rebounds a game which ranks 268th and they give up 14.8 assists per contest which puts them in 254th place in the nation. The Bulls force 13.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 155th in college basketball.

The Gamecocks average 64 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 67.3 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of 5.5 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is 10.3 per contest. The Gamecocks have an offensive rating of 106.3 and they assist on 54.5% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 67.5 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 51%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they shoot 3 pointers on 32% of their shots. South Carolina turns the ball over an average of 17 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 12% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 54% while their offensive rebound percentage is 36.2%. The Gamecocks give up 58.5 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 57 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Bulls score 73 ppg at home and they have averaged 75.3 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of 3.7 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 2.2 points per game. The Bulls have a rating on offense of 99.7 and 51.9% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 70.9 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 54%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 55% and they attempt 3 pointers on 28% of their shots. South Florida turns it over an average of 20 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 10.2% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 48.3% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 26.8%. The Bulls give up 70.8 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 71.7 points per game in their past 3 contests.

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Trends

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 3-3 against the spread

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 1-6 against the over/under

South Florida Bulls Betting Trends

The South Florida Bulls are 3-2 against the spread

The South Florida Bulls are 2-3 against the over/under

South Carolina Gamecocks Injuries

12/12/16 G TeMarcus Blanton Groin "?"
12/05/16 G Sindarius Thornwell Suspension out indefinitely

South Florida Bulls Injuries

No key injuries to report

Josh's Pick: Take South Florida

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