USC Upstate vs Presbyterian Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: USC Upstate vs Presbyterian

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans battle the Presbyterian Blue Hose, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 3.

South Carolina Upstate and Presbyterian are capable of scoring more than 135.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

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South Carolina Upstate Spartans lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Radford Highlanders 76-69.

Presbyterian Blue Hose won their last game, beating Truett-McConnell Bears at home. It was a 91-64 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Presbyterian won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 75-64 victory was registered against USC Upstate. USC Upstate have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
USC Upstate	8-8	1249	1134	115	6-2	2-6	2L
Presbyterian	7-8	1040	1026	14	5-1	2-7	1W

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USC Upstate vs Presbyterian Prediction & Picks

Explore our top USC Upstate vs Presbyterian betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 135.5 and odds of -110 are available for this college showdown.

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Key USC Upstate vs Presbyterian stats:

• The 135.5 line has been covered in the last 7 USC Upstate games.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 USC Upstate games.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 USC Upstate games.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Presbyterian games at home.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Presbyterian games at home.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Presbyterian games at home.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 135.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

USC Upstate 68 - 72 Presbyterian

Presbyterian are available at massive odds to register a 72-68 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

USC Upstate vs Presbyterian 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.

We’re seeing Presbyterian priced up at -115 for a victory, with USC Upstate trading at -105. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 53% likely to claim a victory.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 135.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 135.5, the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

USC Upstate

-105

Presbyterian

-115

Point Spread

USC Upstate +1.5

-118

Presbyterian -1.5

-104

Total Points

Under 135.5

-110

Over 135.5

-110

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USC Upstate Stats

Presbyterian Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 135.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.30 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 135.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.80 pts and allowed 66.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big South	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
High Point	13-3	1517	1104	413	9-1	4-2	5W
Charleston Southern	10-6	1364	1222	142	6-1	4-5	2W
Longwood	9-7	1247	1166	81	7-3	2-4	3W
Radford	8-8	1313	1250	63	7-2	1-6	3W
Winthrop	8-8	1391	1213	178	5-1	3-7	2L
USC Upstate	8-8	1249	1134	115	6-2	2-6	2L
Presbyterian	7-8	1040	1026	14	5-1	2-7	1W
UNC Asheville	6-9	1101	1105	-4	6-4	0-5	2L
Gardner-Webb	2-14	1122	1403	-281	2-6	0-8	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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