By The Numbers: No. 11 South Carolina At No. 13 Auburn

South Carolina men's basketball team travels to Auburn, AL, for a Top 15 showdown this evening, We break down some of the numbers to know.

Heading into a big-time matchup that has the home team, Auburn, favored by 11.5 points over South Carolina, depending on the sportsbook you look at, we dive into the numbers for both teams and see how they stack up:

Points Per Game

South Carolina - 72.6 | Auburn - 82.3

Points Allowed Per Game

South Carolina - 64 | Auburn - 67.1

Away Vs. Home Record

South Carolina - 5-2 On The Road | Auburn - 12-0 At Home

Against The Spread, Away vs Home

South Carolina - 5-1 as an away underdog | Auburn - 8-4 as a home favorite

Ta'Lon Cooper celebrates a three-point basket against the Ole Miss Rebels (6th Feb., 2024) / Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

The games are never played on paper, but exciting numbers are always worth looking into. Auburn is a phenomenal home team, and South Carolina is a solid away team compared to most of the sport in terms of record, which will create an ineradicable atmosphere and eclectic game. The most crucial number that may be a factor in tonight's game offensive rebounding, which could lead to second-chance points. Auburn grabs 12.08 offensive boards per game, while South Carolina grabs 11.46. 

This game will depend on the flow, whether it turns into a high-scoring affair or a game in which South Carolina can control the pace, slow Auburn down, and lean on their outstanding defensive play. One thing is for sure: it will be a fun matchup to watch.

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