The South Carolina Gamecocks take on the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. EST on ESPNU.
LSU is favored by 7.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -360. The total is set at 147.5 points.
Here’s my South Carolina vs. LSU prediction and college basketball picks for January 6, 2026.
South Carolina vs LSU Prediction
My Pick: LSU -7.5
My South Carolina vs LSU best bet is on the Tigers to cover. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
South Carolina vs. LSU Odds
| South Carolina Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -110 | 147.5 -110o / -110u | +280 |
| LSU Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -110 | 147.5 -110o / -110u | -360 |
- South Carolina vs LSU spread: LSU -7.5
- South Carolina vs LSU over/under: 147.5
- South Carolina vs LSU best bet: LSU -7.5
South Carolina vs LSU College Basketball Betting Preview
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In college basketball conference play, small home favorites returning from a narrow road loss often present substantial value.
These teams are typically competitive within their league and benefit from the immediate motivation to rebound after a tight defeat.
The quick return home provides rest, routine, and crowd support that stabilize performance.
When facing opponents with better overall records, these situations tend to create slight undervaluation in the betting market, as public perception favors the team with the more substantial win percentage.
Historically, disciplined programs respond well in these bounce-back spots, leveraging home familiarity and short memories to regain momentum and cover modest spreads in both regular-season and postseason play.
My Pick: LSU -7.5
