Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25
Betting on today’s Gators and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SECN. Florida is favored by -10.5 in this Southeastern conference matchup the against South Carolina. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.
FLORIDA GATORS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +10.5
This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Gamecocks.
- Not only will South Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Gators Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
Florida Gators Recent Game/Games
Florida improved to 16-2 on the season with an 84-60 win over Texas on Saturday. The Gators, who were -11 favorites at home, covered the spread with the victory.
After leading 37-30 at halftime, Florida clamped down defensively, holding Texas to 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47 themselves. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.
Florida’s offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, with a 53.2% success rate on two-point attempts. The Gators also hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 10-for-15 from the line.
Alijah Martin led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% overall and 42.9% from three. Walter Clayton Jr. added 19 points, hitting 53.8% of his shots and 66.7% from deep. Alex Condon contributed 11 points and a team-high 12 rebounds, while Ze’Rik Onyema also grabbed 10 boards.
Florida’s defense gave up 60 points on 49% shooting from the field, as the opposing team went 33/67 overall. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, with 25 of 47 two-point attempts finding the mark.
From three-point range, the Gators’ defense saw 8 of 20 shots go in, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 66%. Florida allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Do the Gamecocks Have What it Takes at Home?
South Carolina Gamecocks Recent Game/Games
South Carolina’s season record dropped to 10-8 after an 82-62 road loss to Oklahoma on Saturday. The Gamecocks entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the 141.5 O/U line.
After trailing 34-30 at halftime, South Carolina struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 48.
South Carolina managed just 62 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51%, but they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 52.4% of their 21 attempts.
Jalon Moore led the Gamecocks with 22 points on 6 of 10 shooting, while Jeremiah Fears contributed 16 points and 8 assists, despite going 0 for 4 from deep. Morris Ugusuk added 15 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three, and Kobe Elvis knocked down 4 of 6 from long range, finishing with 12 points.
South Carolina’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. They had trouble defending inside, with the other team hitting 60% of their two-point shots.
From beyond the arc, South Carolina allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 85%.