Maryland Terrapins vs South Carolina Gamecocks prediction

Mel’s pick

South Carolina Gamecocks win 78% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.

• Maryland Terrapins: 22%
• South Carolina Gamecocks: 78%

Projected score

Maryland Terrapins 67, South Carolina Gamecocks 81. 8% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Mel’s margin (South Carolina Gamecocks by about 13.5) is close to the line (South Carolina Gamecocks −14.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.

The total is 148.5; Mel’s projected 148 is right around it.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 2, 8:14 AM ET.

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