South Carolina vs Kentucky Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a South Carolina vs Kentucky Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the Rupp Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Gamecocks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Carolina

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Kentucky

-Recent betting trends in games played between South Carolina and Kentucky

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Gamecocks and Wildcats. 

South Carolina is Ice-Cold

South Carolina is ice cold heading into this game and they have lost 10 games in a row. Two games ago against Georgia, they only scored 60 points and they ended up losing by 11 points. In the last game against Texas A&M, they were actually competitive, but they still ended up falling short and they lost 76-72. At halftime, they were down 44-36, and even though they fought back a bit in the second half, they still couldn’t score enough. South Carolina shot 44.6 percent from the field. Collin Murray Boyles was the top player putting up 22 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. 

South Carolina comes into this game with a 10-12 record overall and they have gone 11-11 against the spread. Away from home straight up they have gone 1-5. South Carolina is averaging 70.5 points while their defense is giving up 69.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 279th in the league, while the defense is ranked 106th in the league. Collin Murray-Boyles has been the top player averaging 15.5 points while shooting 59.7 percent from the field. 

Kentucky Looked Awful Last Game

Kentucky is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Arkansas, they were defeated 89-79 and in the last game against Ole Miss, they lost 98-84. At halftime, they were down 54-31, and in the second half, they couldn’t bounce back, and that led to the defeat. Kentucky shot 50 percent from the field but they allowed Ole Miss to shoot over 54 percent from the field. 

Kentucky comes into this game with a 15-7 record overall and they have gone 10-11-1 against the spread. Kentucky is averaging 87 points, while their defense is giving up 77.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 320th. As a team, they are also averaging 17.86 assists per game. There are six different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. This is a balanced attack and someone new steps up every game. 

Why Kentucky Will Beat South Carolina

• South Carolina has lost each of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.
• Kentucky has won 32 of its last 34 day games against Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
• South Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last four road games.

South Carolina vs Kentucky Prediction

Kentucky is going to run up the score, and South Carolina is going to have no answer. Kentucky is averaging 87 points per game and they are going to put on a show here. South Carolina is averaging only 70 points per game and they are going to have some major issues here. South Carolina’s defense is going to allow Kentucky to shoot over 55 percent from the field, and this game is going to be a blowout. Back Kentucky against the spread.