South Carolina vs Alabama Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Alabama Crimson Tide meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Coleman Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide prediction.

South Carolina Gamecocks Recap

The South Carolina Gamecocks come into this game looking to shake off a 78-59 loss at the hands of Missouri last time out to sit at 11-13 this season. After this game, South Carolina will head on the road for a game against Florida.

Gamecocks Lose 5 In A Row

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.

Alabama Crimson Tide Recap

The Alabama Crimson Tide come into this game looking to add on to their 93-74 win over Ole Miss last time out to sit at 17-7 this season. After this game, Alabama will head home for a game against Arkansas.

Crimson Tide Win 3 Straight

Labaron Philon Jr. leads the Crimson Tide in scoring and assists with 22.2 PPG and 5 APG along with 3.5 RPG while Aden Holloway has 17.7 PPG with 3.6 APG and 2.3 RPG. Latrell Wrightsell has 11.1 PPG with 2.5 RPG and 2.1 APG and Amari Allen has 11.7 PPG with 7.8 RPG and 3.4 APG to lead the Crimson Tide in rebounding so far this season. Taylor Bol Bowen has 8.4 PPG with 5.4 RPG and Aiden Sherrell has 10.2 PPG with 5.9 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Alabama is averaging 92.1 PPG on 45.7% shooting from the field, 34.6% from three and 74.8% from the foul line this season. 

South Carolina Gamecocks @ Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Trends: February 14, 2026

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won each of its last 10 games against South Carolina.
• South Carolina has lost each of its last eight Saturday road games.
• South Carolina has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games.

Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win

• South Carolina has won six of its last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Alabama has lost each of its last three games at Coleman Coliseum following a road win.
• South Carolina has won the first half in 27 of its last 35 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seventy-one of South Carolina’s last 72 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
• Each of the last five games between South Carolina and Alabama have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (36.0).
• Alabama ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (68.5).
• South Carolina ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.7%).
• South Carolina ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.5).

South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction

I’m on the Crimson Tide in this one. I just don’t think that the Gamecocks will be able to keep this game close, against a Crimson Tide team that’s still loaded offensively and plays at an extremely fast pace. This South Carolina team will have moments as an underdog, but this for me just isn’t one of them. Give me Alabama.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Alabama -18