Radford vs South Carolina Upstate Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Radford vs South Carolina Upstate prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 31st at the G.B. Hodge Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Radford Highlanders Betting Preview

The Radford Highlanders are 7-8 (0-0) this season after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 87-44 in their last game. Radford led 42-17 at halftime and added 45 points in the second half for the very easy win. The Highlanders shot 60% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Del Jones led Radford with 18 points and five assists, while Frederik Erichsen added 15 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Radford defeated VMI by a score of 97-90, but lost to William & Mary by a score of 96-83 before that. The Highlanders have scored 82.5 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.7 points against per game this season. Dennis Parker Jr is averaging 19.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Del Jones is averaging 14.6 points and 3.9 assists per game for the Highlanders. Radford is shooting 44.6% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season. 

South Carolina Upstate Spartans Betting Preview

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans are 8-7 (0-0) this year after they lost to Youngstown State by a score of 74-65 in their last game. South Carolina Upstate trailed 40-28 at halftime, but did win the second half 37-34 in the loss. The Spartans shot 40% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Karmani Gregory led South Carolina Upstate with 26 points and two assists, while Learic Davis added nine points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, South Carolina Upstate defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 98-63 and South Carolina State by a score of 78-72. The Spartans have scored 78.7 points per game with 38.3 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.5 points against per game this season. Mason Bendinger is averaging 15.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Karmani Gregory is averaging 14.9 points and 3.0 assists per game for the Spartans. South Carolina Upstate is shooting 45.8% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the USC Upstate Spartans will win

• The home team has won seven of Radford’s last eight games.
• Radford has lost each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Radford has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Radford Highlanders will win

• USC Upstate has lost 14 of its last 15 games against the Big South Conference.
• Radford has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• USC Upstate has lost the first half in six of its last seven home games against the Big South Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Radford’s last 22 games against the Big South Conference Conference have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Each of USC Upstate’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Radford vs South Carolina Upstate Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this contest hovering right around the .500 mark to start the season, but one side will start conference play with a win here. Radford has won four of their last five games and they have scored at least 83 points in five straight. South Carolina Upstate has won two of their last three and they are shooting 46% from the field. These teams are pretty evenly matched, but I think South Carolina Upstate’s defense will be the difference at home. Take the Spartans here.

David Racey's Pick: South Carolina Upstate +1.5