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
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
Kentucky vs South Carolina Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our best Kentucky vs South Carolina tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.
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:
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.
Secure more desirable odds by moving the line when you place an Over wager. You can choose from a range of options on the Totals until you’re happy with your bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Mike Sharavjamts (South Carolina) can be wagered to register Under 5.5 rebounds at -115. Let’s shoot for a relatively low total and take him to go under the Player Rebounds line.
Latest Mike Sharavjamts Player Prop Odds
Kobe Knox (South Carolina) can be backed to score Over 11.5 points at +105. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and we’re confident with this wager.
Latest Kobe Knox Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 148.5. We’ve also gone for Kentucky -6.5 and Mike Sharavjamts (South Carolina) to get Under 5.5 rebounds.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
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.
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 -370 about them triumphing means a 79% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +290, South Carolina are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
7.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 150.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 150.5, there are odds of -115.
College basketball fans are spoiled for choice with the wide range of team props and game lines available for every matchup on the schedule. Visit the top sportsbooks to find the best value picks.
Otega Oweh is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -110 that he gets Over 21.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.
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.
- NCAAB: 08/02 2025 South Carolina 57 Kentucky 80
- NCAAB: 24/01 2024 Kentucky 62 South Carolina 79
- NCAAB: 11/01 2023 South Carolina 71 Kentucky 68
- NCAAB: 09/02 2022 Kentucky 86 South Carolina 76
- NCAAB: 06/03 2021 South Carolina 64 Kentucky 92
- NCAAB: 16/01 2020 Kentucky 78 South Carolina 81
- NCAAB: 06/02 2019 South Carolina 48 Kentucky 76
- NCAAB: 17/01 2018 Kentucky 68 South Carolina 76
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Kentucky Stats
South Carolina Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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
- +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
- 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
- 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
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
|
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
|
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
- 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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