| MATCHUP | SC State Bulldogs | South Carolina Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-12 | 7-4 |
| Where | Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC | |
| When | Monday, December 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SECN+ | |
South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The South Carolina State Bulldogs lost to USC Upstate and Queens, and they play Tennessee next. South Carolina State has lost 12 of its last 13 games.
The South Carolina State Bulldogs are averaging 71.2 points on 39.2 percent shooting and allowing 93.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Owen Bronston Jr. is averaging 12.4 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Jayden Johnson is averaging 9.2 points and 2.2 rebounds. Chris Parker is dishing 1 assist and Cameron Clark is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 64.2 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat The Citadel, lost to Clemson, and they play Albany next. South Carolina has split its last 8 games.
The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 86.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Meechie Johnson is averaging 14.8 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Mike Sharavjamts is averaging 11.7 points and 2.4 assists. Eli Ellis is the third double-digit scorer and Kobe Knox is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 26.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina State has lost each of its last 12 road games against non-Conference opponents.
- South Carolina has won each of its last 11 day games against non-Conference opponents at Colonial Life Arena.
- South Carolina has won the first half in seven of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of South Carolina’s last eight day games at Colonial Life Arena have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Five of South Carolina State’s last six road games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Carolina ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.8).
- South Carolina ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.0%).
- South Carolina State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (48.3%).
- South Carolina State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (44.4%).
SC State vs South Carolina Prediction
SC State is probably the more motivated side as it’s playing an SEC program and has a chance to prove itself on the big stage. The problem is, SC State hasn’t looked good on either side of the ball and is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games. South Carolina has had success with a stronger schedule and has covered 5 of its last 9 games. South Carolina has been a force at home this season. This game simply comes down to if South Carolina wants to keep its foot on the gas for 40 minutes. Ridiculous line, but this has to do with how bad SC State is at both ends of the floor. It’s South Carolina or pass for me.