South Carolina vs Arkansas Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a South Carolina vs Arkansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 12th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 12-19 (2-16) this season after they lost to Tennessee by a score of 75-65 in their last game. South Carolina was tied at 34 at halftime, but they allowed 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Gamecocks shot 35.1% from the field, 22.2% on three-pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Jamarii Thomas led South Carolina with 20 points and four assists, while Nick Pringle added 16 points and 14 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Gamecocks lost to Georgia by a score of 73-64 but did beat Arkansas by a score of 72-53 before that. South Carolina has lost three of their last four games and they finished dead last in the SEC standings with a 2-16 record. South Carolina has scored 69.8 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game this season. Collin Murray-Boyles has led South Carolina with 16.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 13.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. South Carolina is shooting 42.8% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 31.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 19-12 (8-10) this year after they defeated Mississippi State by a score of 93-92 in their last game. Arkansas led 45-44 at halftime and they were able to get a last-second stop the secure the huge win. The Razorbacks shot 55.4% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 81.5% on free throws in the game. DJ Wagner led Arkansas with 24 points and five assists, while Jonas Aidoo added 21 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that narrow escape, the Razorbacks defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 90-77 but did lose to South Carolina by a score of 72-53 before that. Arkansas has won four of their last five games and they finished tied for ninth in the SEC standings with an 8-10 record. Arkansas has scored 76.6 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. DJ Wagner is averaging 11.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Johnell Davis is averaging 11.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Arkansas is shooting 46.7% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 33.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Arkansas will beat South Carolina

• South Carolina has lost 17 of its last 19 games against Conference opponents.
• Arkansas has won 11 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Arkansas has won the first half in 10 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

• Each of South Carolina’s last four day games at a neutral venue has produced a total of 141+ points.
• Six of Arkansas’ last seven games against the Southeastern Conference at neutral venues have produced a total of 146+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Carolina ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.9).
• South Carolina ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.8).

South Carolina vs Arkansas Prediction 

Arkansas comes into the SEC Tournament on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, so it is very important for them to get a win in this game. The Razorbacks have won four of their last five games and they have scored at least 86 points in all four of those wins, but they did just lose to South Carolina in a blowout back on March 1st. South Carolina only had two conference wins this season, but both came within their last five games. The Gamecocks have been more competitive over the last few weeks, but I don’t think they are going to sneak up on Arkansas here, especially on a neutral court. Take the Razorbacks to get a much-needed win here. 

David Racey's Pick: Arkansas ML