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| MATCHUP | South Carolina Gamecocks | Florida Gators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-14 | 19-6 |
| Spread | +23.5 -112 | -23.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +2200 | -8000 |
| Total | Over 153.5 (-115) | Under 153.5 (-105) |
| Where | Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL | |
| When | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks are 11-14 (2-10) this season after they lost to Alabama by a score of 89-75 in their last game. South Carolina trailed 45-32 at halftime, but they did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Gamecocks shot 41% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 89% on free throws in the game. Meechie Johnson led South Carolina with 26 points and four assists, while Kobe Knox added 21 points and six assists in the loss.Prior to that game, South Carolina lost to Missouri by a score of 78-59 and Texas by a score of 84-75. The Gamecocks have scored 76.4 points per game with 33.0 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.9 points against per game this season. Meechie Johnson is averaging 16.7 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Kobe Knox is averaging 10.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Gamecocks. South Carolina is shooting 44.1% from the field, 79.0% on free throws, and 30.6% on three pointers this season.
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators are 19-6 (10-2) this year after they defeated Kentucky by a score of 92-83 in their last game. Florida led 43-34 at halftime and they scored 49 points in the second half for the high scoring win. The Gators shot 45% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Xaivian Lee led Florida with 22 points and three assists, while Urban Klavzar added 19 points and one rebound in the win.Prior to that game, Florida defeated Georgia by a score of 86-66 and Texas A&M by a score of 86-67. The Gators have scored 86.5 points per game with 46.0 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.4 points against per game this season. Thomas Haugh is averaging 17.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, while Alex Condon is averaging 13.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game for the Gators. Florida is shooting 47.0% from the field, 70.4% on free throws, and 29.5% on three pointers this year.
Why the Florida Gators will win
- Florida has won each of its last 12 night games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
- South Carolina has lost 19 of its last 20 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida has won the first half in each of its last six night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Florida’s last four night games have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Four of South Carolina’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.