ESPN NCAA Basketball Handicapping: Kentucky vs South Carolina

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Kentucky Wildcats and the South Carolina Gamecocks will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Colonial Life Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Kentucky took it to old rival, Arkansas, winning 101-70 at Rupp Arena Saturday. Kentucky covered as a 16.5-point home favorite while the final score played OVER the 151-point total. Devan Downey poured in 36 points on Saturday but it wasn't enough as South Carolina was defeated 58-56 by Florida. The Gators failed to cover the 6-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (143). Current streak: Kentucky has won 19 straight games. South Carolina has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Kentucky: 19-0 SU, 9-8 ATS South Carolina: 11-8 SU, 7-9 ATS Kentucky most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Vanderbilt are 5-5 After playing Arkansas are 8-2 After a win are 10-0 South Carolina most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Georgia are 1-9 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kentucky's last 8 games when playing on the road against South Carolina The total has gone OVER in 13 of Kentucky's last 15 games when playing South Carolina The total has gone OVER in 7 of South Carolina's last 8 games when playing at home against Kentucky The total has gone OVER in 13 of South Carolina's last 15 games when playing Kentucky South Carolina is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina's last 5 games Next up: Kentucky home to Vanderbilt, Saturday, January 30 South Carolina home to Georgia, Saturday, January 30