South Carolina vs Oklahoma Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a South Carolina vs Oklahoma prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 10-7 (0-4) this season after they lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 66-63 in their last game. South Carolina trailed 33-26 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a score of 37-33 in the loss. The Gamecocks shot 42.2% from the field, 43.8% on three-pointers, and 78.3% on free throws in the game. Morris Ugusuk led South Carolina with 20 points and three steals, while Collin Murray-Boyles added 14 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Gamecocks lost to Auburn by a score of 66-63 and Alabama by a score of 88-68. South Carolina has lost four games in a row and they are one of three teams that is winless in SEC play. South Carolina has scored 72.2 points per game and they have allowed 68.1 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. South Carolina is shooting 44.1% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 33.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview

The Oklahoma Sooners are 13-4 (0-4) this year after they lost to Texas by a score of 77-73 in their last game. Oklahoma trailed 43-27 at halftime, but they did score 46 points in the second half and nearly completed the comeback. The Sooners shot 51% from the field, 31.3% on three-pointers, and 69.2% on free throws in the game. Jalon Moore led Oklahoma with 29 points and eight rebounds, while Jeremiah Fears added 20 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Sooners lost to Georgia by a score of 72-62 and Texas A&M by a score of 80-78. Oklahoma has lost four games in a row and they are also one of three winless teams in the SEC. Oklahoma has scored 80.7 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 32.8 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Jalon Moore is averaging 18.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 0.6 steals per game, while Jeremiah Fears is averaging 16.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this year. Oklahoma is shooting 48.3% from the field, 80% on free throws, and 36.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Oklahoma will beat South Carolina 

• Oklahoma has won each of its last nine day games at Lloyd Noble Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Carolina has lost each of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• South Carolina has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Southeastern Conference.

South Carolina vs Oklahoma Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup on four-game losing streaks, but one side will get their first SEC win of the season here. Oklahoma did play a great second half against Texas in their last game, so they may have some momentum coming into this game. The Sooners are shooting over 48% from the field this year and they are scoring over 80 points per game. South Carolina has lost two games in a row by scores of 66-63, and they have scored 63 points or fewer in three of their last four games. The Gamecocks are only shooting 44.1% from the field this year and I don’t trust their offense on the road. Take Oklahoma to cover at home.