Tennessee vs South Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Tennessee vs South Carolina

The Tennessee Volunteers battle the South Carolina Gamecocks, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Tuesday, March 3.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 144.5. Expect Tennessee and South Carolina to surpass this number at -110.

Tennessee Volunteers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Alabama Crimson Tide 71-69.

South Carolina Gamecocks suffered a defeat in their last game. A 87-68 scoreline occurred on the road against Georgia Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tennessee have won in their last two matchups with South Carolina. It was 66-59 on the road before they enjoyed a 75-65 winning scoreline at home. In the past 10 games between the teams, Tennessee have won eight.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tennessee	20-9	2322	2007	315	15-4	5-5	2L
South Carolina	12-17	2201	2222	-21	11-7	1-10	2L

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Tennessee vs South Carolina Prediction & Picks

The Tennessee vs South Carolina betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 144.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -110 for this college matchup.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate college hoops picks possible.

Key Tennessee vs South Carolina stats:

• The 144.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Tennessee games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Tennessee games on the road.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 South Carolina games at home.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 South Carolina games.

Over 144.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee 82 - 70 South Carolina

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Tennessee 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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Tennessee are red-hot -500 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 83% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that South Carolina are least likely to win at +375.

9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 143.5 right now. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 143.5, the odds are -115.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Tennessee

-500

South Carolina

+375

Point Spread

Tennessee -9.5

-102

South Carolina +9.5

-120

Total Points

Under 143.5

-105

Over 143.5

-115

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Tennessee Stats

South Carolina Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.50 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.30 pts and allowed 85.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 79.70 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	23-6	2527	2071	456	16-2	7-4	9W
Alabama	22-7	2672	2409	263	14-5	8-2	8W
Vanderbilt	22-7	2520	2161	359	14-3	8-4	1L
Arkansas	21-8	2604	2310	294	16-3	5-5	1L
Tennessee	20-9	2322	2007	315	15-4	5-5	2L
Missouri	20-9	2329	2165	164	15-2	5-7	2W
Georgia	20-9	2602	2273	329	14-5	6-4	1W
Kentucky	19-10	2356	2105	251	15-5	4-5	2W
Texas A&M	19-10	2554	2287	267	13-4	6-6	2L
Texas	18-11	2445	2189	256	13-5	5-6	1W
Auburn	15-14	2417	2317	100	12-6	3-8	2L
Oklahoma	15-14	2397	2253	144	11-5	4-9	2W
LSU	15-14	2359	2243	116	10-8	5-6	1L
Mississippi State	13-16	2253	2329	-76	9-9	4-7	3L
Ole Miss	12-17	2187	2201	-14	9-7	3-10	1W
South Carolina	12-17	2201	2222	-21	11-7	1-10	2L

• 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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