South Carolina vs. Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s top 70 offense and strong 3-point shooting help make the Sooners a mid-size favorite against South Carolina in this opening SEC Conference Tournament matchup. It is also why the total is in this high a range. But there are factors that point to an UNDER. First, this game is being played at the neutral site, Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This is where the Nashville Predators play their hockey games. It presents a tough shooting background. Second is South Carolina's defense, which is set up to slow down perimeter-heavy offenses. The Gamecocks rank 51st in 3-point defense. South Carolina, though, is a terrible 3-point shooting team itself, ranking 331st. The Gamecocks need to rely on their defense because they are 228th in scoring and 286th in field-goal percentage, and their 3-point shooting is ineffective. South Carolina has gone UNDER in seven of its last eight games, including the past four. The Gamecocks held Mississippi to 61 points - 14 points below its season average - in their last game. Take the UNDER.