East Carolina vs South Carolina Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

In this article, we will formulate a East Carolina vs South Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 7th, at the Colonial Life Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Pirates’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Gamecocks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving East Carolina

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between East Carolina and South Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Pirates and Gamecocks. 

South Carolina Defense Stepped Up

South Carolina’s defense was impressive in the last game against Boston College. South Carolina gave up only 51 points and they ended up winning by 22 points. They allowed them to shoot only 33.3 percent from the field and 12.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Two games ago against Virginia Tech, it was much of the same and they ended up winning 70-60. South Carolina on the season is averaging 75.1 points while their defense is giving up 67.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 199th in the league while the defense is ranked 90th in the league. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 61.5 percent from the field. 

Can East Carolina’s Offense Be Better?

East Carolina is coming off a disappointing loss in the last game. East Carolina faced off against UNC Wilmington in the last game and they scored only 53 points and that led to the 14-point defeat. Forward CJ Walker had a strong game putting up 16 points, but it wasn’t enough with the way the rest of the offense played.  East Carolina on the season is averaging 79.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.9 points per game. Guard RJ Felton is averaging 19.2 points while shooting 42.7 percent from the field. 

East Carolina vs South Carolina Prediction

South Carolina is averaging 75.1 points but more impressive has been the defense and that is going to be the difference here. East Carolina’s offense really struggled in the last game and it’s going to be a major problem again here. South Carolina is going to end up cruising and that will be the difference here. South Carolina is going to have a comfortable victory in this game. Back South Carolina against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: South Carolina -10.5