Florida vs South Carolina Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Florida vs South Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 28th at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators are 14-6 (5-2) this season after they lost to Auburn by a score of 76-67 in their last game. Florida trailed 43-28 at halftime, but did win the second half 39-33 in the loss. The Gators shot 37% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. Thomas Haugh led Florida with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Urban Klavzar added 12 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Florida defeated LSU by a score of 79-61 and Vanderbilt by a score of 98-94. The Gators have scored 85.2 points per game with 46.2 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.3 points against per game this season. Thomas Haugh is averaging 17.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while Alex Condon is averaging 13.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for the Gators. Florida is shooting 45.9% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 28.5% on three pointers this season. 

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 11-9 (2-5) this year after they lost to Texas A&M by a score of 92-69 in their last game. South Carolina trailed 46-25 at halftime and they allowed 46 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Gamecocks shot 39% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Meechie Johnson led South Carolina with 26 points and five assists, while Kobe Knox added 18 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, South Carolina defeated Oklahoma by a score of 85-76, but lost to Auburn by a score of 71-67 before that. The Gamecocks have scored 78.4 points per game with 34.3 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.0 points against per game this season. Meechie Johnson is averaging 15.7 points and 4.3 assists per game, while Elijah Strong is averaging 11.0 points and 2.6 rebounds per game for the Gamecocks. South Carolina is shooting 45.7% from the field, 78.7% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win

• The home team has won each of South Carolina’s last four games.

Why the Florida Gators will win

• South Carolina has lost 18 of its last 19 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida has won 17 of its last 19 January road games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Florida has won the first half in six of its last seven road games against South Carolina.

Total Points Facts

• Six of South Carolina’s last seven games against AP-ranked opponents at Colonial Life Arena have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Twelve of Florida’s last 15 games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 152+ points.

Florida vs South Carolina Prediction 

Florida comes into this matchup after their winning streak was snapped in their last game and they will be on the road here. The Gators are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored 91+ points in three of their last five. South Carolina is just 2-5 in SEC play this year, but they did win their last home game against Oklahoma. The Gamecocks are shooting 46% from the field, but they have scored 70 points or fewer in three of their last five. Take Florida to cover on the road here, as they should be able to pull away in the second half.

David Racey's Pick: Florida -10.5