Oklahoma vs South Carolina Prediction 1/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Oklahoma Sooners and the South Carolina Gamecocks meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Colonial Life Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks prediction.

Oklahoma Sooners Recap

The Oklahoma Sooners come into this game looking to bounce back from an 83-81 loss at the hands of Alabama in their last game to sit at 11-7 this season. After this game, Oklahoma will head on the road for a game against Missouri.

Sooners Drop 4 In A Row

Nijel Pack leads the Sooners in scoring with 16.4 PPG along with 3.2 APG and 3.4 RPG this season while Xzayvier Brown has 15.2 PPG with 3.1 RPG and a team-high 3.3 APG to lead the Sooners in assists. Tae Davis has 12.4 PPG with 6.6 RPG while Derrion Reid has 11.9 PPG with 4.3 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Oklahoma up to this point in the year. Mohamed Wague also has 7.3 PPG with 7.3 RPG to lead Oklahoma in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Oklahoma is averaging 84.4 PPG on 47.3% shooting from the field, 34.7% from three and 72.4% from the foul line this season.

South Carolina Gamecocks Recap

The South Carolina Gamecocks come into this game looking to add on to their 71-67 loss at the hands of Auburn last time out to sit at 10-8 this season. After this game, South Carolina will head on the road for a game against Texas A&M.

Gamecocks Drop 3 Straight

Meechie Johnson leads the Gamecocks in scoring and assists with 13.9 PPG and 3.6 APG along with 3.6 RPG while Eli Ellis has 10.1 PPG with 2.8 RPG and 2.6 APG of his own this season. Mike Sharavjamts has 12 PPG with a team-high 6.2 RPG and Elijah Strong has 10 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for South Carolina so far this season. Kobe Knox has 9.8 PPG with 2.9 APG this season. As a team, South Carolina is averaging 79.8 PPG on 46% shooting from the field, 29.9% from three and 78.6% from the foul line this season.

Oklahoma Sooners @ South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Trends: January 20, 2026

Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win

• South Carolina has won 18 of its last 20 games at Colonial Life Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma has lost each of its last four games.
• South Carolina has won the first half in nine of its last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win

• South Carolina has lost 22 of its last 25 games against Conference opponents.
• Oklahoma has won 29 of its last 37 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma has won the first half in eight of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of South Carolina’s last eight Tuesday home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Eleven of Oklahoma’s last 12 night games have produced a total of 151+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Carolina ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.0%).
• South Carolina ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.6).
• Oklahoma ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.1%).
• Oklahoma ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.9).

Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Prediction

I’m on South Carolina here. I just think that the Gamecocks are the better team side-by-side, and I think that the Sooners are a bit fraudulent, especially on the road. There’s been a lot of spots where the Gamecocks have managed to be competitive, and I would say a lot more competitive compared to Oklahoma. Give me the Gamecocks here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: South Carolina -1.5