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South Carolina vs Arkansas Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | South Carolina Gamecocks | Arkansas Razorbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-6 | 12-4 |
| Spread | +10.5 -108 | -10.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +470 | -650 |
| Total | Over 156.5 (-108) | Under 156.5 (-112) |
| Where | Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, AR | |
| When | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Arkansas Razorbacks meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Bud Walton Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks prediction.
South Carolina Gamecocks Recap
The South Carolina Gamecocks come into this game looking to shake off a 75-70 loss at the hands of Georgia last time out to sit at 10-6 this season. After this game, South Carolina will head on the road for a game against the Auburn Tigers.
Gamecocks Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 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.
Arkansas Razorbacks Recap
The Arkansas Razorbacks come into this game looking to bounce back from their 95-73 loss at the hands of Auburn last time out to sit at 12-4 this season. After this game, Arkansas will head on the road for a game against Georgia.
Razorbacks Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
Darius Acuff Jr. leads Arkansas in scoring and assists with 18.9 PPG and 6.2 APG in addition to 3.3 RPG while Meleek Thomas has 14.2 PPG with 3.8 RPG and 3.2 APG this season. Trevon Brazile has 14.2 PPG with a team-high 7 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Arkansas so far this season as Arkansas’ top rebounder. Karter Knox has 9.2 PPG with 5.2 RPG and Billy Richmond III has 9 PPG with 3.7 RPG and Malique Ewin has 8.5 PPG with 4.3 RPG. D.J. Wagner has 8.4 PPG with 2.8 APG as well this season. As a team, Arkansas is averaging 89.5 PPG on 48.7% shooting from the field, 38.3% from three and 75.4% from the foul line this season.
South Carolina Gamecocks @ Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Trends: January 14, 2026
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won each of its last 15 games as an AP-ranked team at Bud Walton Arena.
- South Carolina has lost each of its last 13 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Arkansas has won the first half in each of its last 13 games as an AP-ranked team at Bud Walton Arena.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- Arkansas has lost four of its last five January night games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- The road team has won each of South Carolina’s last three games.
- Arkansas has lost the first half in five of its last six home night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-three of South Carolina’s last 24 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Each of Arkansas’ last seven games have produced a total of 161+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas is one of only three teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last four NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Arkansas is one of only six teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last three NCAA Tournament appearances.
- South Carolina ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.7%).
- South Carolina ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.7).
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction
I’m on Arkansas here. I know the Gamecocks have shown an ability to be a feisty underdog at times, but I’m just not buying into what the Gamecocks are selling as I think the Hogs are just heads and shoulders the better team in this matchup. South Carolina just doesn’t have what it takes as far as I’m concerned to hang for a full 40 minutes, so give me Arkansas here to pull away and cover in the second half.
