Tennessee Volunteers vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/3
The Tennessee Volunteers, ranked #23, will go against the South Carolina Gamecocks at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. This Southeastern Conference game is set for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Tennessee is the favorite with a spread of -8.5, while South Carolina holds the underdog position at +8.5.
Tennessee has a regular season record of 20-9, with a balanced away performance of 5-5. The Gamecocks, on the other hand, have struggled this season with a 12-17 record, performing better at home with an 11-8 record. The game will be aired on SECN, and fans are eager to see if South Carolina can challenge Tennessee’s favored status.
Tennessee Volunteers vs South Carolina Gamecocks Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Tennessee Volunteers vs South Carolina Gamecocks
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia SC
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Tennessee Spread -8.5 (-110), South Carolina Spread +8.5 (-110), Tennessee MoneyLine -399, South Carolina MoneyLine +301, Over/Under 143.5
Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers have been playing well this season with a record of 20-9. They are ranked #23 in the AP rankings and play in the Southeastern Conference. Their recent games include a close loss to Alabama by 71-69 and another loss to Missouri by 73-69.
The Volunteers have shown strength on offense, scoring an average of 80.1 points per game. They are ranked 9th in total rebounds per game with 43.0 and have a field goal percentage of 46.5. On the defensive side, they average 7.6 steals and 3.5 blocks per game.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie stands out as a key player, averaging 18.4 points per game. Nate Ament is also a strong contributor with 17.4 points per game. Felix Okpara is effective with a field goal percentage of 58.2 and averages 6.0 rebounds per game.
South Carolina Gamecocks Team Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks have had a tough stretch recently. They lost their last game against the Georgia Bulldogs, 87-68. Meechie Johnson led with 20 points, but the team struggled with a 37.3% field goal percentage.
In their previous home game, the Gamecocks fell to the Kentucky Wildcats, 72-63. Meechie Johnson scored 18 points and had 6 assists. Despite the loss, Mike Sharavjamts shot 66.7% from the field, contributing 12 points.
Against Mississippi State, the Gamecocks secured a win, scoring 97 points. Meechie Johnson and Mike Sharavjamts both scored 21 points. This performance was a high note in an otherwise challenging season, with a current record of 12-17.
BTB Betting Pick
The Tennessee Volunteers are favored by 8.5 points against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Tennessee scores 80.1 points per game, while South Carolina scores 75.9 points per game. Considering Tennessee’s strong rebounding and higher scoring average, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score could be around Tennessee 82, South Carolina 73.
The total for the game is set at 143.5 points. Both teams have offenses that score over 75 points per game. However, Tennessee’s slower pace of play might keep the total under. With a projected total score of 155, the recommendation is to take the over.