- Kentucky is a -7.5 point favorite vs South Carolina
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Kentucky / South Carolina TV channel: SECN
The Kentucky Wildcats visit Colonial Life Arena to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Columbia, SC.
Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).
The Kentucky vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Kentucky vs. South Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Kentucky vs South Carolina Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 61.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kentucky vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.70 Units / 15% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- Kentucky have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 7 away games (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 3 away games (+1.70 Units / 28% ROI)
South Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.95 Units / 1% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.70 Units / 1% ROI)
- South Carolina have covered the Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI).
- 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.45 Units / -0.26% ROI
- 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI
- 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Carolina has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI).
- 12-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -0.36% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6
Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina is shooting 31% from three (213/687) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
South Carolina has averaged 39.6 points per game (1,069 points/27 games) in the second half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 43.6
South Carolina is shooting 79% from the free throw line (463/586) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
South Carolina has averaged 76.5 points per game (2,830 points/37 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 84.0
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (329/778) in the second half this season — tied for best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 45%
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (670/1,604) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Kentucky allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina has averaged 5.3 steals per game (492 steals/93 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.1
South Carolina has averaged 5.4 steals per game (309 steals/57 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.5
South Carolina averaged 4.7 steals per game (160 steals/34 games) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9
South Carolina forced 9.6 turnovers per game (328 turnovers/34 games) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 11.8
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