SEC foes clash in Saturday night’s Texas A&M vs. South Carolina at 8:30 p.m. ET. Will the Aggies cover as a 5.5-point road favorite or is there a better bet on the board tonight in Columbia, SC?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Texas A&M Aggies (-5.5) at South Carolina Gamecocks (+5.5); o/u 133
8:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 1, 2025
Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
TV: SEC Network
Texas A&M vs. South Carolina Public Betting: Bettors Laying Points
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bettors are currently backing Texas A&M when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Hefner available for Aggies on Saturday
Hayden Hefner (ankle) will be available for the Aggies on Saturday versus South Carolina. The guard was free of Texas A&M’s injury report, meaning he’ll be available on Saturday night against the Gamecocks. Hefner missed the Aggies’ last game against Oklahoma but will limit his absence to one contest. He averages 6.2 points and 2.1 rebounds across 16.4 minutes.
Conyers doesn’t offer much in loss
Arden Conyers recorded nine points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one block and two steals across 18 minutes during Tuesday’s 71-60 loss to Georgia. Conyers scored a solid nine points in the loss to Georgia, but required six shots to get there. He did shoot 50 percent from the field, but he’s struggled overall since becoming a regular part of the rotation, hitting just 32.1 percent of his shots.
Texas A&M vs. South Carolina CBB Prediction:
Take South Carolina. The Gamecocks are 8-2 straight up versus the Aggies in the last 10 meetings between these two teams and have also covered in eight of the last 10 meetings. The Gamecocks have also covered in two out of their last three games despite dropping three straight games straight up. A&M has also struggled at the betting window. The Aggies have failed to cover in five out of their last six games.
Texas A&M vs. South Carolina Hoops Prediction: SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS +5.5