South Carolina vs Presbyterian Odds, Pick | Women’s NCAA Tournament Betting Guide (Friday, March 22)

South Carolina’s quest for perfection continues as the No. 1 overall seeded Gamecocks take on the No. 16 seed Presbyterian Blue Hose in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. 

Let’s find a pick for the game in our South Carolina vs. Presbyterian preview.

South Carolina has been historically dominant on the defensive end in these massive favorite situations, only allowing one opponent out of six to reach 30 points as a 50+ point favorite over the last three seasons. 

While Kamilla Cardoso is suspended for this game, expect Ashlyn Watkins to more than make up for Cardoso's absence down low.

The Blue Hose pulled off the upset as 8.5-point underdogs against Sacred Heart in the First Four game Wednesday night. They pulled ahead early in the first quarter and led the rest of the way. It wasn’t a dominating performance by any means as they failed to reach 50 points, but a win in the tournament is a win.

South Carolina already played Presbyterian once this season, winning that contest 99-29 — yes, 70 points. While the stakes are higher, the Gamecocks should absolutely roll.

Lay the big number with the Gamecocks up to 57.5. I think they win by 60, but be safe out there.

Pick: South Carolina -54.5 (Play to -57.5)