South Carolina vs Kentucky Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 08 Feb 2025
Kentucky Can Win By a Big Margin
Kentucky should enjoy a substantial win and that’s why we’re taking the -10.5 about them on the spread. We expect our selection to cover the line at -120 against South Carolina.
79-62 Win for South Carolina in Pair’s Previous Clash
South Carolina Gamecocks lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Texas A&M Aggies 76-72.
Kentucky Wildcats were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 98-84 reverse against Ole Miss Rebels.
South Carolina have won consecutive matchups against Kentucky. They triumphed 71-68 on the road and then claimed a 79-62 home court victory. The past 7 clashes between these teams have seen four South Carolina wins.
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South Carolina vs Kentucky Prediction
Kentucky can finish well clear in this college game and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -120 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -10.5 line.
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Kentucky -10.5 Probability
The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.
Our Pick
Kentucky -10.5 @ -120
Player Prop Picks
Zachary Davis (South Carolina) can be wagered to record Under 9.5 points at -115. We are keen to take the selection that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.
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Jamarii Thomas (South Carolina) can be backed to finish with Over 3.5 assists at -100. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet that he is able to cover an appealing line.
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South Carolina vs Kentucky Bet Builder Tips
Our same game parlay pick is Kentucky -10.5 on the spread, Over 151.5 and Zachary Davis (South Carolina) to score Under 9.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
70
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83
Kentucky
There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on Kentucky when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 83-70 should provide some entertainment.
South Carolina vs Kentucky Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Kentucky Big Favorites on the Moneyline
With an estimated 87% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -667 betting odds about Kentucky triumphing in this college game. South Carolina are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +460.
The current spread is 10.5 and the total points line is 151.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to back Over 151.5, it’s -110.
There’s a chance to back Kentucky at -300 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, South Carolina are available at +210.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Otega Oweh Favorite to Get the Most Buckets
Otega Oweh is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 16.5 points and there is -112 for him to go Under.
Player Points
Player Assists
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Last 5 & H2H
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Head to Head
South Carolina vs Kentucky
- 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
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
South Carolina Stats
Kentucky Stats
Moneyline
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 136.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 149.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.60 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.70 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 167.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 167.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 149.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.60 pts and allowed 83.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.90 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 home games
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