Xavier (5-0) vs South Carolina (3-2)
Game Info: Monday, November 25, 2024 at 8:30 pm (Suncoast Credit Union Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Xavier -6 / South Carolina +6 — Over/Under: 145.5
The South Carolina Gamecocks is visiting the Xavier Musketeers on Monday, November 25th at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a South Carolina Gamecocks vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction.
Xavier Musketeers Preview
The Xavier Musketeers have a perfect 5-0 record this season and are coming off an 80-55 win over Siena. The Musketeers are 2-3 against the spread, and 1-4 in over/under while having a 5-0 home record.
Offensively, Xavier is averaging 84.2 points per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.2 points per game (57th). The Musketeers shoot 48.1% from the field (88th) and 43.4% from beyond the arc, which is the 11th-best in the nation. The Musketeers shoot 82.7% from the free throw line, ranking 6th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game (246th).
Ryan Conwell leads Xavier in scoring this season, with an average of 18.2 points, while Zach Freemantle adds 15.6 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds.
South Carolina Gamecocks Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks have a 3-2 record this season and are coming off an 84-72 win over Mercer. The Gamecocks are 2-3 against the spread, and 4-1 in over/under, while they have a 0-1 road record.
Offensively, South Carolina is averaging 78.4 points per game, which ranks 171st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.2 points per game (168th). The Gamecocks shoot 45.9% from the field (158th) and 32.5% from beyond the arc (209th). The Gamecocks shoot 65.9% from the free-throw line (292nd) and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game (130th).
Collin Murray-Boyles leads South Carolina in scoring with an average of 15.8 points and a team-high 9.4 rebounds, while Jacob Wright adds 13 points and a team-high 3.6 assists.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina has won 14 of its last 16 night games against non-conference opponents.
- Xavier has lost each of its last three night games played at neutral venues.
- South Carolina has won the first half in each of its last 16 night games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Xavier Musketeers will win
- Xavier has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- South Carolina has lost each of its last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Xavier has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction
In this San South Carolina Gamecocks vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction, Xavier is coming as -6 home favorites, and rightfully so. The Musketeers are among the 62-best teams in the nation both offensively and defensively, winning their opponents by an average of 15 points. Xavier’s shooting is also elite this season, as they are top-90 in field goal percentage, and boast the 11th-best 3-point percentage and 6th-best free-throw percentage. South Carolina is in the middle of the pack in most statistical categories and they don’t pose a threat against a Xavier squad that has been also dominating at home. Take the Xavier Musketeers and lay the points at home.