Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs South Carolina Gamecocks Predictions

South Carolina’s opener supports favorite status

South Carolina began the season with an 81-55 win over Stetson, shooting 31-for-61 from the floor. Juan Fernandez scored 20 points on 9-for-13 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in 19 minutes, giving the Gamecocks the strongest individual performance in the available results.

SEMO is 2-0 after beating Lipscomb 86-79 and Webster 90-65. CBS Sports / Field Level Media reports that five Redhawks are averaging double figures, including Marqueas Bell at 13.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. That balance matters when considering whether South Carolina can win by 18 or more.

Limited evidence makes every market a pass

South Carolina is -2400 on the SPF moneyline and the predicted winner, but that price offers little return. SEMO’s +1200 price is not enough reason to back an upset when its two wins do not show how it will perform against South Carolina.

The Gamecocks are favored by 17.5 points after winning their opener by 26. SEMO has scored at least 86 points in both games, but those results came against different opponents and do not provide a sound basis for projecting Sunday’s margin.

The total is 145.5, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. Three combined games are not enough to establish either team’s typical scoring level, so the total is also a pass.