Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/28

The Florida Gators, ranked #19, will travel to Columbia, SC, to play the South Carolina Gamecocks. This Southeastern Conference game will take place at the Colonial Life Arena at 9:00 PM ET. The Gators come in as the favorites with a spread of -10.5, while the Gamecocks are the underdogs with a spread of +10.5.

Florida has a record of 14-6 this season and has performed well on the road with a 3-2 away record. South Carolina has an 11-9 record, showing strength at home with a 10-4 record. The game will be broadcast on SECN, and the over/under is set at 151.5. Both teams are eager to improve their standing in the Southeastern Conference.

Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: #19 Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks
  • Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia SC
  • Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Florida Gators Spread: -10.5 (-114)
    • South Carolina Gamecocks Spread: +10.5 (-110)
    • Florida Gators MoneyLine: -622
    • South Carolina Gamecocks MoneyLine: +422
    • Over: 151.5 (-112)
    • Under: 151.5 (-114)

Florida Gators Team Preview

The Florida Gators have a solid record this season with 14 wins and 6 losses. They are ranked 19th in the AP rankings and play in the Southeastern Conference. Their away record stands at 3 wins and 2 losses, showing they can compete on the road.

In their recent games, the Gators won against LSU Tigers with a score of 79-61 and Vanderbilt Commodores with a score of 98-94. They lost to Auburn Tigers 67-76. Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu have been standout players in these games, each contributing significantly to the team’s performance.

Offensively, the Gators average 85.2 points per game, ranking them 37th. They excel in rebounding, ranking 2nd with 46.1 rebounds per game. Defensively, they have room for improvement, particularly in steals and blocks per game.

South Carolina Gamecocks Team Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks have a current season record of 11-9. At home, they have been strong, winning 10 out of 14 games. Away games have been a struggle, with only 1 win out of 6 attempts.

Offensively, the team scores an average of 78.3 points per game. They have a solid free throw percentage of 78.7%, ranking 31st. Their field goal percentage stands at 45.7%, placing them in the middle of the pack.

Meechie Johnson has been a standout player, averaging 15.7 points per game. Kobe Knox is also making significant contributions with 10.1 points per game. The Gamecocks face challenges with rebounds, averaging 34.3 per game, which is lower than many other teams.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Gators are favored by 10.5 points against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Florida scores 85.2 points per game, while South Carolina scores 78.3. Florida’s strong rebounding and scoring should help them cover the spread. The pick is Florida -10.5.

The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points. Florida’s games often have high scores due to their high-scoring offense. South Carolina also scores well, with an average of 78.3 points per game. The projected total suggests a higher score, so the pick is over 151.5.