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Alabama vs South Carolina Picks and Prediction January 8: Bet Crimson Tide ATS (-10½)

 

-575
Money Line Game
+440
-10½ -110
Point Spread Game
+10½ -110
Over 157 -105
Total Game
Under 157 -115

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Alabama vs South Carolina Picks Jan 8th: Bet Crimson Tide (-10½)
Grant Nelson #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide - Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images/AFP

Things didn’t go so well for South Carolina in its SEC opener as the Gamecocks lost by 35 points to a ranked Mississippi State team. It doesn’t get much easier even if South Carolina returns home with the college basketball spread listing Alabama as a double-digit favorite.

Alabama has won nine games in a row against South Carolina. However, the Gamecocks have covered in the last two home games when facing the Crimson Tide. Four of the last five meetings between the teams went over the total.

The college basketball lines have fifth-ranked Alabama as a 10½-point favorite against South Carolina. The Crimson Tide come in at -550 to win the game outright while South Carolina is priced at +425 to pull off the upset.

When looking at the college basketball futures odds, Alabama is tied for fifth at +1200 in the odds of winning the NCAAB national title while South Carolina is well back at +25000 in the championship odds.

 

Alabama vs South Carolina Game Information

  • Game: Alabama (12-2, 1-0 SEC) vs South Carolina (10-4, 0-1)
  • Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. ET
  • Location: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
  • Alabama vs South Carolina Live Stream: TBS.com

 

3 Alabama vs South Carolina Best Bets

1. Alabama -10½

This is a tough game to call. Obviously, the -550 line for Alabama to win outright doesn’t offer much value unless it is part of a sports betting parlay.

South Carolina threw a scare into Alabama the last time the Crimson Tide played at Colonial Life Arena, with Alabama winning in overtime. Many of the players for both teams in that 2023 game won’t be on the court.

We’d feel a little better with the line in the 7-8 range but it is still hard to pick against Mark Sears, Grant Nelson and the fifth-ranked Crimson Tide when making college basketball predictions.

Another prop option is for Alabama at -176 to be the first team to 10 points.

Bet On Alabama -10½

 

2. Alabama vs South Carolina Over 157 (-105)

A quick look at the Pomeroy college basketball database shows that Alabama is fourth in offensive efficiency and fifth in adjusted tempo. In other words, the Crimson Tide not only can score in a heartbeat, Alabama loves to get out in transition and push the pace.

South Carolina would prefer to play at a lower tempo. Can the Gamecocks pull that off? Per Alabama vs South Carolina stats, the Gamecocks have allowed 88, 85 and 87 points in their last three games against ranked teams. With all due respect to Clemson, Indiana and Mississippi State, none of them have the offensive potential of this Alabama team.

The total of 157 is one of the highest among Wednesday’s games. When making Jan. 8 college basketball best bets, go with the SEC clash to land over.

Bet On Alabama vs South Carolina Over 157 (-105)

 

3. Alabama’s Grant Nelson Top Prop Pick Option

Alabama’s Grant Nelson is starting to heat up offensively. The 6-foot-11 senior is averaging 15.3 points over his last four games. He is 4-for-8 on 3-pointers in the last two games.

However, rebounding is his calling card. Nelson has been held under eight rebounds just once in his last 11 games. When making NCAAB player prop bets, go with Nelson at -157 to have 9+ rebounds.

Bet On Grant Nelson to Have 9+ Rebounds (-157)

 

Alabama vs South Carolina Prediction

Alabama 87, South Carolina 74

 

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

 

Questions of the Day

Which team has a better record against the spread this season, Alabama or South Carolina?


Alabama is 7-7 and South Carolina is 6-8 against the spread this season.

How has Alabama fared as a road favorite in recent seasons?


Alabama is 7-7 against the spread and 12-2 outright when favored on the road over the last three seasons.

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