South Carolina vs Tennessee Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a South Carolina vs Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 8th at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 12-18 (2-15) this season after they lost to Georgia by a score of 73-64 in their last game. South Carolina trailed 40-29 at halftime, but they did hold Georgia to just 33 points in the second half in the loss. The Gamecocks shot 37.3% from the field, 43.5% on three-pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Collin Murray-Boyles led South Carolina with 24 points and five rebounds, while Nick Pringle added 11 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Gamecocks defeated Arkansas by a score of 72-53 but did lose to Missouri by a score of 101-71 before that. South Carolina has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are currently last in the SEC standings with a 2-15 record. South Carolina has scored 70.0 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game this season. Collin Murray-Boyles led South Carolina with 17.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 12.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. South Carolina is shooting 43.1% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 32% on three-pointers this season. 

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are 24-6 (11-6) this year after they lost to Ole Miss by a score of 78-76 in their last game. Tennessee led 41-36 at halftime, but they allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Volunteers shot 46.3% from the field, 38.7% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Jordan Gainey led Tennessee with 17 points and three rebounds, while Chaz Lanier added 15 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Volunteers defeated Alabama by a score of 79-76 and LSU by a score of 65-59. Tennessee has won four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the SEC standings with an 11-6 record. Tennessee has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 61.8 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Chaz Lanier is averaging 17.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, while Zakai Zeigler is averaging 13.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game this season. Tennessee is shooting 45.1% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 34.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Tennessee will beat South Carolina 

• Tennessee has won 22 of its last 23 games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Carolina has lost each of its last eight road games.
• Tennessee has won the first half in six of its last seven games against South Carolina.

Total Points Facts

• Each of South Carolina’s last nine Saturday day road games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 131+ points.
• Five of Tennessee’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.

South Carolina vs Tennessee Prediction 

Tennessee comes into this contest trying to bounce back from a tough road loss to Ole Miss in their last game, but they will return home here. The Volunteers have been pretty solid offensively over the last few weeks, but their defense has taken a step back, as they have allowed at least 76 points in three of their last five games. South Carolina has won their only two conference games this year in their last four games, but they have been awful on the road. The Gamecocks have not won a conference game on the road and lost by 30 points to Missouri in their last road game. This is a big number for a conference matchup, but Tennessee is the play at home. 

David Racey's Pick: Tennessee -15.5