USC Upstate vs Radford Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: USC Upstate vs Radford

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans face the Radford Highlanders, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 26.

Don’t miss out on the chance to side with Radford on the spread at -6.5. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and odds of -108 can be backed against South Carolina Upstate.

South Carolina Upstate Spartans claimed a victory in their previous game. A 76-74 home win occurred against Presbyterian Blue Hose.

Radford Highlanders were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 74-73 (OT) reverse against UNC Asheville Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Radford beat USC Upstate when the teams last met. It was a 76-69 scoreline. Radford have triumphed in their previous four matchups against USC Upstate. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Radford	15-14	2374	2283	91	11-5	4-9	1L
USC Upstate	12-17	2182	2160	22	9-5	3-12	1W

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USC Upstate vs Radford Prediction & Picks

This expert USC Upstate vs Radford betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

It’s awesome to see Radford given a -6.5 line on the spread at odds of -108 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory in this college contest.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key USC Upstate vs Radford stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Radford in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Radford in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Radford in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC Upstate in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC Upstate in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Radford in 4 consecutive games against USC Upstate.

Radford -6.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

USC Upstate 75 - 84 Radford

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USC Upstate vs Radford 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.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -263 about Radford which reflects they have a 72% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that USC Upstate are least likely to win at +215.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 154.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. The Over 154.5 selection is available to back at -108.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

USC Upstate

+215

Radford

-263

Point Spread

USC Upstate +6.5

-115

Radford -6.5

-105

Total Points

Under 154.5

-112

Over 154.5

-108

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

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.

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USC Upstate Stats

Radford Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 154.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 78.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 154.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.00 pts and allowed 80.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.10 pts and allowed 76.90 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	26-4	2733	2110	623	17-1	9-3	10W
Winthrop	20-9	2451	2167	284	12-1	8-8	1L
Radford	15-14	2374	2283	91	11-5	4-9	1L
Longwood	15-15	2314	2211	103	11-5	4-10	1W
Presbyterian	14-15	2083	2071	12	10-3	4-12	1L
UNC Asheville	13-15	2041	2013	28	10-6	3-9	1W
Charleston Southern	13-16	2411	2318	93	9-5	4-11	1L
USC Upstate	12-17	2182	2160	22	9-5	3-12	1W
Gardner-Webb	3-26	1992	2527	-535	3-11	0-15	7L

• 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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