Latest Odds South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs
The fans at University of Phoenix Stadium will be treated to a game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Gonzaga Bulldogs when they take their seats on Saturday. Get Up to $3,000 Bonus to Bet on this Game Now!
Oddsmakers at MyBookie Sportsbook opened the Bulldogs as -6.5-point favorites versus the Gamecocks, while the game's total opened at 138.
In their last action, Gonzaga was a 83-59 winner at home against Musketeers. They covered the -8.5-point spread as favorites.
South Carolina was a 77-70 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Gators. They covered the +3-point spread as underdogs.
South Carolina star Sindarius Thornwell said Friday he is recovering from his illness and will participate in the Gamecocks' practice.
Thornwell missed Thursday's practice due to flu-like symptoms and remained back at the hotel.
The senior guard said he is now fully ready to concentrate on Saturday's Final Four game against top-seeded Gonzaga.
"I had a fever and a headache, but I'm fine now," Thornwell said during a press conference at Glendale, Ariz. "I'm good."
Thornwell, the SEC Player of the Year, has fueled seventh-seeded South Carolina's stunning run to the Final Four.
He is averaging 25.8 points in four games and was named Most Outstanding Player of the East Regional. His season averages are 21.6 points and 7.2 rebounds.
Gamecocks coach Frank Martin said Thornwell felt he had let the team down by not being to practice on Thursday.
"I said, 'What's wrong with you? Letting who down?'" Martin said. "'The game's Saturday. You'll be all right, man.'
"But that's just who he is. He's wired to compete."
South Carolina Gamecocks betting stats:
Team record: 26-10 SU,16-18 ATS
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
South Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
South Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Gonzaga Bulldogs betting stats:
Team record: 36-1 SU,24-10-2 ATS
Current Streak: won 7 straight games.
Gonzaga is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Gonzaga's last 5 games
