South Carolina Upstate Spartans (USC)
Basketball NCAAB Sat 17 Jan 19:00
High Point Panthers
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College Basketball Betting Preview: USC Upstate vs High Point

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans face the High Point Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, January 17.

Take High Point to Rack Up the Points

Our wager is High Point against the spread. Back the big favorites off -16.5 at odds of -114 and be confident they can cover the line against South Carolina Upstate.

High Point Beat USC Upstate in Pair’s Previous Matchup

South Carolina Upstate Spartans triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Charleston Southern Buccaneers were beaten 86-81 (OT).

High Point Panthers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 92-75 scoreline occurred on the road against Winthrop Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

High Point have won consecutive matchups against USC Upstate. They triumphed 86-77 on the road and then claimed a 88-66 home court victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved High Point winning six times.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
High Point 30-4 3059 2389 670 20-1 10-3 14W
USC Upstate 13-19 2376 2357 19 10-6 3-13 1L
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USC Upstate vs High Point Prediction & Picks

Take on USC Upstate vs High Point with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that High Point can enjoy a big win in this college matchup, leading us to go against the spread at -16.5. The line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -114 that can be taken for the favorites.

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Key USC Upstate vs High Point stats:

  • The -16.5 line has been covered by High Point in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -16.5 line has been covered by High Point in 13 of their last 20 games at home.

High Point -16.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 53.2% chance that our pick will deliver a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Published 18:56, 17 January 2026

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread High Point -16.5
Totals Over 152.5
Result & BTTS 60 High Point / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

USC Upstate USC Upstate logo 70 - 90 High Point logo High Point

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back High Point on the correct score lines. For example, a 90-70 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

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USC Upstate vs High Point 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.

Books Have High Point as Heavy Favorites

High Point are strong -3333 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 97% chance of claiming victory. At +1120, USC Upstate are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 16.5 and total points is 152.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 152.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

USC Upstate logo USC Upstate Stats
High Point logo High Point Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big South Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
High Point 30-4 3059 2389 670 20-1 10-3 14W
Winthrop 23-11 2844 2566 278 15-1 8-10 1L
Radford 16-16 2604 2523 81 12-6 4-10 2L
Longwood 16-16 2486 2370 116 12-5 4-11 1L
UNC Asheville 15-17 2349 2333 16 11-7 4-10 1L
Charleston Southern 15-17 2670 2563 107 10-5 5-12 1L
Presbyterian 15-18 2388 2382 6 10-4 5-14 1L
USC Upstate 13-19 2376 2357 19 10-6 3-13 1L
Gardner-Webb 4-29 2248 2820 -572 3-12 1-17 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