Who's Playing

LSU @ South Carolina

Current Records: LSU 19-7; South Carolina 14-10

What to Know

The South Carolina Gamecocks haven't won a game against the LSU Tigers since Feb. 28 of 2018, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. USC and LSU will face off in an SEC battle at 3:30 p.m. ET at Colonial Life Arena. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Gamecocks skirted by the Ole Miss Rebels 77-74 on Tuesday thanks to a clutch half-court bomb from guard James Reese V with 0:01 remaining. Guard Devin Carter was the offensive standout of the contest for USC, posting a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards.

Meanwhile, LSU had enough points to win and then some against the Georgia Bulldogs on Wednesday, taking their matchup 84-65. LSU's success was spearheaded by the efforts of forward Tari Eason, who had 21 points in addition to nine rebounds, and forward Darius Days, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. Days' performance made up for a slower contest against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday.

The Gamecocks are expected to lose this next one by 4.5. They are currently three-for-three against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

USC is now 14-10 while the Tigers sit at 19-7. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: USC has allowed their opponents an average of 8.1 steals per game, the fourth most in college basketball. To make matters even worse for the Gamecocks, LSU comes into the matchup boasting the most steals per game in college basketball at 11.3. In other words, USC will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Colonial Life Arena -- Columbia, South Carolina
  • TV: SEC Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $13.32

Odds

The Tigers are a 4.5-point favorite against the Gamecocks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

South Carolina and LSU both have three wins in their last six games.

  • Jan 16, 2021 - LSU 85 vs. South Carolina 80
  • Feb 22, 2020 - LSU 86 vs. South Carolina 80
  • Jan 19, 2019 - LSU 89 vs. South Carolina 67
  • Feb 28, 2018 - South Carolina 83 vs. LSU 74
  • Feb 01, 2017 - South Carolina 88 vs. LSU 63
  • Feb 10, 2016 - South Carolina 94 vs. LSU 83

Injury Report for South Carolina

No Injury Information

Injury Report for LSU

  • Adam Miller: Out for the Season (Knee)