LSU vs South Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: LSU vs South Carolina

The LSU Tigers square off against the South Carolina Gamecocks, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, January 31.

Let’s go for Over 148.5 when LSU face South Carolina. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -110.

LSU Tigers were beaten 80-66 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Mississippi State Bulldogs.

South Carolina Gamecocks lost their last game, being beaten at home to Florida Gators 95-48.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was South Carolina who came out on top when they last played LSU. A 78-68 win was recorded. In the past 9 H2H meetings, LSU have won five.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
LSU	15-17	2606	2512	94	10-9	5-8	4L
South Carolina	13-19	2398	2447	-49	11-8	2-11	1L

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LSU vs South Carolina Prediction & Picks

Gear up for LSU 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

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 148.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed 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 LSU vs South Carolina stats:

• The 148.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 LSU games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 LSU 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

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

LSU 81 - 74 South Carolina

There are lots of different ways to back the Tigers on the correct score betting and something like 81-74 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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LSU 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.

With a 59% chance of securing victory, LSU are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -143. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, South Carolina are trading at +118.

2.5 is the spread and 146.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 146.5, the odds are -115.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

LSU

-143

South Carolina

+118

Point Spread

LSU -2.5

-105

South Carolina +2.5

-115

Total Points

Under 146.5

-105

Over 146.5

-115

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

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.

LSU Stats

South Carolina Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 78.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.50 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 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 80.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.50 pts and allowed 72.00 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	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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