Kentucky vs South Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kentucky vs South Carolina

The Kentucky Wildcats face the South Carolina Gamecocks, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, February 24.

Kentucky and South Carolina are capable of scoring more than 148.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

Kentucky Wildcats lost on the road in their previous game. Auburn Tigers won 75-74.

South Carolina Gamecocks last game saw them claim a 97-89 home win over Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kentucky beat South Carolina in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 80-57 scoreline. The H2H over the past 8 games have seen four wins for both teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kentucky	17-10	2193	1965	228	14-5	3-5	3L
South Carolina	12-15	2070	2063	7	11-6	1-9	1W

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Kentucky vs South Carolina Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Kentucky vs South Carolina with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

The teams are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 148.5 as a great pick at -110 for this college matchup.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Kentucky vs South Carolina stats:

• The 148.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 19 Kentucky games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kentucky games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Kentucky games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 South Carolina games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 South Carolina games.

Over 148.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Kentucky 82 - 71 South Carolina

A 82-71 win for the Cats is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Kentucky vs South Carolina Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Kentucky are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -333 about them triumphing means a 77% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +260, South Carolina are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 148.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 148.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Kentucky

-333

South Carolina

+260

Point Spread

Kentucky -6.5

-115

South Carolina +6.5

-105

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

The best gambling sites offer player prop betting to their customers. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on an individual’s performance within a game and it often involves wagering over or under a line.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Kentucky Stats

South Carolina Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 83.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 84.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	21-6	2332	1923	409	15-2	6-4	7W
Vanderbilt	21-6	2355	1990	365	13-3	8-3	2L
Tennessee	20-7	2184	1863	321	15-3	5-4	4W
Arkansas	20-7	2428	2115	313	15-3	5-4	1W
Alabama	20-7	2501	2265	236	13-5	7-2	6W
Texas A&M	19-8	2400	2112	288	13-3	6-5	2W
Georgia	19-8	2435	2117	318	13-5	6-3	2W
Missouri	18-9	2168	2032	136	14-2	4-7	1L
Texas	17-10	2298	2035	263	13-4	4-6	1L
Kentucky	17-10	2193	1965	228	14-5	3-5	3L
Auburn	15-12	2259	2141	118	12-5	3-7	1W
LSU	14-13	2186	2061	125	10-7	4-6	5L
Mississippi State	13-14	2114	2141	-27	9-8	4-6	1L
Oklahoma	13-14	2223	2107	116	10-5	3-9	2L
South Carolina	12-15	2070	2063	7	11-6	1-9	1W
Ole Miss	11-16	2003	2016	-13	9-6	2-10	9L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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