Alabama vs South Carolina Prediction 2025/01/08 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Alabama vs South Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 12-2 (1-0) this year after they defeated Oklahoma by a score of 107-79 in their last game. Alabama led 48-29 at halftime and scored 59 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Crimson Tide shot 50% from the field, 31% on three-pointers, and 73.3% on free throws in the game. Mark Sears led Alabama with 22 points and 10 assists, while Labaron Philon added 16 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Crimson Tide defeated South Dakota State by a score of 105-82 and Kent State by a score of 81-54. Alabama has won six games in a row and their only two losses of the season came against Oregon and Purdue. Alabama has scored 91.1 points per game and they have allowed 77.4 points per game, while also averaging 45.5 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Mark Sears is averaging 18.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, while Grant Nelson is averaging 13.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Alabama is shooting 47.3% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 31.6% on three-pointers this season. 

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 10-4 (0-1) this season after they lost to Mississippi State by a score of 85-50 in their last game. South Carolina trailed 43-18 at halftime and was never able to get back into the game. The Gamecocks shot 29.1% from the field, 10.5% on three-pointers, and 69.6% on free throws in the game. Zachary Davis led South Carolina with 22 points and three rebounds, while Nick Pringle added eight points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Gamecocks defeated Presbyterian by a score of 69-59 and Radford by a score of 74-48. South Carolina has won seven of their last eight games, including wins over Clemson and Boston College. South Carolina has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 67 points per game, while also averaging 36.5 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this season. South Carolina is shooting 44.6% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 33.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Alabama will beat South Carolina

• Alabama has won each of its last seven night games against South Carolina.
• South Carolina has lost five of its last six home games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Alabama has won the first half in each of its last three games.

Alabama vs South Carolina Prediction 

Alabama comes into this matchup looking for their seventh win in a row and they have scored 105 and 107 points in their last two games. The Crimson Tide have wins over Illinois, Houston, and North Carolina so far this year, and they are scoring over 91 points per game. South Carolina is shooting just 44.6% from the field and they are scoring 73.8 points per game, but they were just held to 50 points against Mississippi State. The Gamecocks should find some success on offense in this matchup, as Alabama doesn’t play much defense at all. I was really impressed with the Crimson Tide in their last game, but they did struggle in their last road game at North Dakota. I think we will see plenty of points in this one, but I have to back Alabama, as their offense is just too strong for South Carolina.