South Carolina vs Ole Miss Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a South Carolina vs Ole Miss prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 7th at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 12-18 (3-14) this season after they lost to Tennessee by a score of 78-59 in their last game. South Carolina trailed 40-28 at halftime and they only scored 31 points in the second half in the loss. The Gamecocks shot 37% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Meechie Johnson led South Carolina with 20 points and four assists, while Nordin Kapic added 13 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, South Carolina lost to Georgia by a score of 87-68 and Kentucky by a score of 72-63. The Gamecocks have scored 75.3 points per game with 32.5 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.7 points against per game this season. Meechie Johnson is averaging 17.3 points and 4.3 assists per game, while Kobe Knox is averaging 10.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Gamecocks. South Carolina is shooting 43.6% from the field, 78.6% on free throws, and 30.8% on three pointers this season. 

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview

The Ole Miss Rebels are 12-18 (4-13) this year after they lost to Vanderbilt in overtime by a score of 89-86 in their last game. Ole Miss led 37-33 at halftime, but they allowed 43 points in the second half and 13 points in overtime for the loss. The Rebels shot 46% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Ilias Kamardine led Ole Miss with 14 points and seven rebounds, while AJ Storr added 14 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Ole Miss defeated Auburn by a score of 85-79, but lost to LSU by a score of 106-99 before that. The Rebels have scored 75.8 points per game with 34.2 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.3 points against per game this season. AJ Storr is averaging 15.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Malik Dia is averaging 13.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Rebels. Ole Miss is shooting 44.3% from the field, 74.9% on free throws, and 33.5% on three pointers this year. 

South Carolina vs Ole Miss Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup towards the bottom of the SEC standings, but Ole Miss will be at home. The Rebels are shooting 44% from the field and they have allowed 80+ points in four of their last five. South Carolina has lost three in a row and they are shooting 44% from the field as well. The Gamecocks have allowed at least 78 points in three of their last four games, so both defenses have been bad. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 147.5