The South Carolina State Bulldogs take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia, SC. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. ET on SEC Network+.
South Carolina is favored by -31.5 points on the spread, and the total is set at 145.5 points.
Here’s my South Carolina State vs. South Carolina predictions and college basketball picks for December 22, 2025.
South Carolina State vs. South Carolina Prediction
My Pick: South Carolina -31.5
My South Carolina State vs. South Carolina best bet is on the Gamecocks to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
South Carolina State vs. South Carolina Odds
| South Carolina State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+31.5 -105 | 145.5 -108 / -112 | OFF |
| South Carolina Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-31.5 -115 | 145.5 -108 / -112 | OFF |
- South Carolina State vs. South Carolina spread: South Carolina -31.5
- South Carolina State vs. South Carolina over/under: 145.5 points
South Carolina State vs. South Carolina College Basketball Betting Preview
South Carolina State Basketball
South Carolina State has yet to win a game against a Division I opponent this season. The Bulldogs are the 362nd-ranked team in KenPom and their metrics are terrible.
They rank 355th and 347th in adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency, respectively, and their only win has come against Brewton Parker.
The biggest issue with the Bulldogs is they're extremely inexperienced, ranking 356th nationally.
Owen Bronston Jr. has been their best player, as he averages just a tick over 12 points per game. That’s a big problem, considering the Bulldogs don't have another player who averages double figures.
There isn’t much in terms of positives for this team, and they'll be totally outmatched traveling 40 miles north to meet up with the Gamecocks.
South Carolina Basketball
There's a lot more positive on this side, as South Carolina ranks 91st in KenPom.
The Gamecocks are one of the best teams when it comes to taking care of the basketball. They also slow things down, playing at their own pace. They rank 320th in average possession length and 113th in overall adjusted offensive efficiency.
They also have a ton more Division I experience than their counterparts, ranking 30th at 2.33 years of experience on average.
The Gamecocks have three double-digit scorers, and while they'll likely struggle as they head into SEC play, they won’t struggle much in this matchup.
South Carolina State vs. South Carolina Betting Analysis
I'm backing South Carolina.
I’ll rarely give out this much chalk, but I don’t see a single area where South Carolina State can contend.
The Gamecocks will win by a considerable margin in the turnover battle, and we expect this game to be well within 40 points of victory.
My Pick: South Carolina -31.5
