South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1) vs. Indiana Hoosiers (2-0)
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Indiana Hoosiers November 16 2024 – With only one loss from three games, the South Carolina Gamecocks, will travel to face the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers for their next matchup this Saturday. In the high-stakes of collegiate basketball matches, this game seems ever the more appealing for spectators and gamblers who will watch the event take place at the famous Assembly Hall in Indiana wherein both these teams are pitted against each other. Both these games are critical in not only analyzing early season form of the teams but also in strategically planning for the rest of the season.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Indiana Hoosiers November 16 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Assembly Hall |
| TV: | PEAC |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| South Carolina | +255 | +7.5 (-110) | 143 over (-110) |
| Indiana | -320 | -7.5 (-110) | 143 under (-110) |
The odds suggest a strong favor towards the Indiana Hoosiers, reflected both in their moneyline and spread. Betting on the Gamecocks to cover +7.5 could be intriguing given their robust ATS performance historically, especially against Big Ten teams. The total points line is set at 143, with trends indicating a potential tilt towards the over for South Carolina and under for Indiana.
Collin Murray-Boyles (Forward) vs. Mackenzie Mgbako (Forward)
Collin Murray-Boyles has earned the role of the Gamecocks linchpin spearheading the team in all three games averaging points and rebounds of double figures at 21 points and 10.7 rebounds respectively. His field goal percentage of 63.9% means that he is very efficient when scoring. But a concern is his turnovers, as he commits 3 turnovers a game which might be a concern against the Hoosiers who are known to have a good defensive unit.
On the other hand, Mackenzie Mgbako has been a good scoring threat for Indiana, averaging 24.5 points a game with shooting accuracy of 74.1% from the field and with 66% shooting from the three-point range. His overall performance has also been impressive as he has yet to miss a free throw this season.
The match-up between Murray-Boyles and Mgbako will be a very important aspect of this game. There’s the contest of Murray-Boyles who can grab boards and dominate the the paint area, while Mgbako will look to deploy his scoring ability and shooting range to score points; making it a battle of who is stronger.
Gamecocks’ Statistical Breakdown: Offensive Firepower and Rebounding Dominance
South Carolina has shown commendable offensive depth, averaging 79 points per game with significant contributions from beyond the arc. Their rebounding, averaging 42.3 per game, could play a crucial role in controlling the pace of the game against Indiana. The Gamecocks’ ability to convert second-chance points might just tilt the game in their favor if they maintain their offensive rebounding strength.
Hoosiers’ Statistical Analysis: Precision and Playmaking
Indiana’s offensive efficiency is reflected in their impressive 57.1% shooting from the field. Their playmaking ability, evidenced by an average of 22 assists per game, highlights a well-oiled machine capable of dissecting defenses. This tactical proficiency might prove to be the edge they need to break down the Gamecocks’ defense.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Trends
South Carolina are 13-7 ATS in their last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Carolina’s last 7 games.
South Carolina are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
South Carolina are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
South Carolina are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana’s last 6 games.
Indiana are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
Indiana are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Indiana are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
Indiana are 14-1 SU in their last 15 games played in November.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Previews
After witnessing the convincing win of Kentucky against Duke in the last Champions Classic, one can be sure that the next match between South Carolina and Indiana will be equally thrilling. Both teams have great offensive loads which guarantees they can score some points. Because South Carolina has a great ATS record while Indiana enjoys a good record at home, the prediction for this matchup is that it will be a closely fought one.
For Indiana, it is tougher for them to lose in front of their home crowd so for a straight up win bet, they could be the better pick while South Carolina will be a good option to cover the spread. If you think about betting on over/unders, betting on over should be more appealing due to the scoring capabilities of both teams.
Score Prediction: Indiana 75, South Carolina 70.
