South Carolina at Texas A&M College Basketball Parlay 2/3/2018

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Reed Arena

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The South Carolina Gamecocks head to Reed Arena to take on the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, February 3, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Texas A&M as 8 point favorites.

South Carolina heads into this matchup with a mark of 13-9. They currently have a point differential of 4.2 as they are averaging 70.9 points per contest while giving up 66.7 per game. Texas A&M has an overall record of 14-8. They are averaging 75.0 points per game and surrendering 67.9, good for a point differential of 7.1.

Valuable South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Trends

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 9-11 against the spread this season

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 8-11 against the over/under this year

Important Texas A&M Aggies Betting Trends

The Texas A&M Aggies are 8-11 against the spread this season

The Texas A&M Aggies are 7-11 against the over/under this year

Key South Carolina Gamecocks Injuries

02/02/18 F Justin Minaya Ankle is "?" Saturday vs Texas A&M

Key Texas A&M Aggies Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Frank Booker averages 11.6 points per contest in 25.8 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.1 assists per game and 3.2 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 44% for the season while his free throw percentage is 73%. Chris Silva averages 14.9 points per contest while playing 25.1 minutes per night this year. He grabs 7.7 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.1 assists per game. His FG percentage is 57% while his free throw percentage is 74%.

Player Spotlight

DJ Hogg averages 12.1 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 30.9 minutes per game. He also hauls in 5.8 rebounds per game and dishes 2.6 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 73%. Tyler Davis scores 14.5 points per contest while playing 29 minutes per game this season. He hauls in 9 rebounds per contest and has 1.5 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 57% and his free throw percentage is at 64%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Gamecocks allow 66.7 points per contest which is 51st in Division 1. They also surrender a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 115th and 162nd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 32.0 rebounds a game which ranks 53rd, and they allow 11.0 assists per game which puts them in 31st place in the country. They force 15.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 290th in the nation. South Carolina averages 70.9 points per contest this year, which is 257th in D-1. Their average scoring margin is 4.2 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a unit, which has them ranked 333rd. From 3-point territory they shoot 33%, which is good for 283rd in college basketball. They average 37.5 boards per contest and 12.8 assists per game, which ranks them 87th and 240th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 159th with 13.5 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Aggies give up 67.9 points per game, which ranks them 74th in the country. Their defense surrenders a 40% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 17th and 36th in those defensive statistics. They rank 249th with 14.3 dimes allowed per game and 148th with 34.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Aggies are 26th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 11.2 per contest this year. Texas A&M is 150th in Division 1 with 75.0 points per contest this season. They are 137th in the country in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 7.1. They shoot 33% from beyond the arc, which is good for 284th in D-1. They are 3rd in college basketball in rebounding with 42.4 boards per contest and 33rd in assists per game with 16.7. The Aggies are 99th in turnovers per contest with 14.1.

Advanced Statistics

The Gamecocks are 240th in the nation in offensive rating with 101.5, and their defensive rating of 95.5 is ranked 44th. In terms of pace they are 198th in the country with 69.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 47% is 328th. As a team they are 310th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 51% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 163rd in Division 1. South Carolina is 181st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 19.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%, which is 110th in the nation.

Advanced Statistics

Texas A&M is 143rd in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 46%, which is 17th in the nation. The Aggies are 137th in the country in offensive rating with 106, and their defensive rating of 96 is ranked 52nd. In terms of pace they are 142nd in Division 1 with 70.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 192nd. As a team they are 219th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 270th in the nation.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take South Carolina +8 and over 152 total points

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