Vanderbilt vs South Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Vanderbilt vs South Carolina

The Vanderbilt Commodores battle the South Carolina Gamecocks, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 3.

South Carolina might not be a complete pushover against Vanderbilt and we fancy them against the spread. You can get +11.5 and the underdogs are available at odds of -120.

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Vanderbilt Commodores won their previous game which was at home. It was a 96-53 triumph against New Haven Chargers.

South Carolina Gamecocks last game saw them claim a 96-67 home win over Albany Great Danes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Vanderbilt who came out on top when they last played South Carolina. A 66-63 win was recorded. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	13-0	1225	919	306	8-0	5-0	13W
South Carolina	9-4	1053	887	166	9-1	0-3	2W

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Vanderbilt vs South Carolina Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Vanderbilt vs South Carolina betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The underdogs have been given a big number on the spread. We recommend taking the -120 that South Carolina cover the +11.5 in this college contest.

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Key Vanderbilt vs South Carolina stats:

• The +11.5 line has been covered by South Carolina in 18 consecutive games at home.
• The +11.5 line has been covered by South Carolina in 19 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Vanderbilt in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Vanderbilt in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +11.5 line has been covered by South Carolina in 6 consecutive games against Vanderbilt.

South Carolina +11.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 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

Vanderbilt 84 - 76 South Carolina

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Vanderbilt vs South Carolina 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.

Vanderbilt are strong -769 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +520 about South Carolina.

11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 155.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 155.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

Vanderbilt

-769

South Carolina

+520

Point Spread

Vanderbilt -11.5

-102

South Carolina +11.5

-120

Total Points

Under 155.5

-110

Over 155.5

-110

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Vanderbilt Stats

South Carolina Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 155.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.30 pts and allowed 70.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 67.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.30 pts and allowed 66.10 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
Vanderbilt	13-0	1225	919	306	8-0	5-0	13W
Georgia	12-1	1287	936	351	10-1	2-0	6W
LSU	12-1	1157	923	234	9-1	3-0	4W
Tennessee	10-3	1091	828	263	9-2	1-1	3W
Texas A&M	10-3	1251	1003	248	8-1	2-2	3W
Arkansas	10-3	1177	973	204	9-2	1-1	1W
Oklahoma	10-3	1136	941	195	8-0	2-3	4W
Alabama	10-3	1229	1061	168	8-3	2-0	3W
Missouri	10-3	1089	929	160	9-0	1-3	1L
Kentucky	9-4	1104	881	223	9-3	0-1	4W
Texas	9-4	1143	927	216	8-2	1-2	2W
Florida	9-4	1106	915	191	9-1	0-3	4W
South Carolina	9-4	1053	887	166	9-1	0-3	2W
Auburn	9-4	1117	998	119	8-2	1-2	1W
Ole Miss	8-5	970	864	106	8-1	0-4	1W
Mississippi State	8-5	1039	986	53	7-3	1-2	4W

• 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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