EARLY 10* (South Carolina/Florida) ELITE-EIGHT BLOCKBUSTER (INSANE 3-0, +$3,000 IN SWEET 16!)
(NCAAB) South Carolina vs. Florida,
Point Spread: -3.00 | -110.00 Florida (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a 10* BLOCKBUSTER on Florida.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

This particular play is based on a few different factors:

As note that South Carolina is 0-2 ATS this year in trying to revenge a road loss against an opponent and just 4-6 ATS after allowing 60 points or less, while Florida is 4-1 ATS this season when playing with one or less days rest and 19-8 ATS when playing the role of favorite.

The bottom line: These teams split a pair of games this season with each winning on its home floor (Gamecocks won 57-53 at home in the first meeting and the Gators responded with an 81-66 home victory in the second). South Carolina has broken 99 percent of any remaining brackets, but we think the Cindarella story ends tonight. The Gamecocks played outstanding defense against the Bears and allow just 64.8 PPG, while averaging 73.1 per contest. The Gators hit a running three-pointer in OT to win by one over Wisconsin in the Sweet 16 and we're expecting Florida to carry that momentum over here. Florida is dominant on both ends of the floor, averaging 78.1 PPG and allowing just 66.2. The Gators held the Gamecocks to 29 percent shooting in their first matchup this year and 39 percent in the second. All signs point to a comfortable win and cover, lay the points, play on FLORIDA.

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