Stetson vs South Carolina Prediction 12/6/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Stetson vs South Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 6th at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Stetson Hatters Betting Preview

The Stetson Hatters are 3-7 this season after they lost to Grand Canyon by a score of 67-45 in their last game. Stetson trailed 22-20 at halftime, but they were outscored 45-25 in the second half for the lopsided loss. The Hatters shot 34% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 40% on free throws in the game. Collin Kuhl led Stetson with 13 points and five rebounds, while Jamie Phillips Jr added nine points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Stetson lost to Robert Morris by a score of 80-62 and Southern Utah by a score of 70-68. The Hatters have scored 69.4 points per game with 33.8 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.4 points against per game this season. Jamie Phillips Jr is averaging 14.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Ethan Copeland is averaging 11.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Hatters. Stetson is shooting 42.6% from the field, 63.3% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this season. 

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 5-3 this year after they lost to Virginia Tech in overtime by a score of 86-83 in their last game. South Carolina trailed 37-34 at halftime, but they were able to force overtime, before being outscored 16-13 for the loss. The Gamecocks shot 45% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Meechie Johnson led South Carolina with 18 points and six rebounds, while Elijah Strong added 18 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, South Carolina defeated Charleston Southern by a score of 74-62, but lost to Northwestern by a score of 79-77 before that. The Gamecocks have scored 81.0 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.0 points against per game this season. Meechie Johnson is averaging 14.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Mike Sharavjamts is averaging 11.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Gamecocks. South Carolina is shooting 45.1% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win

• Stetson has lost each of its last 10 road games.
• South Carolina has won 34 of its last 36 games against non-Conference opponents at Colonial Life Arena.
• South Carolina has won the first half in five of its last six home games.

Why the Stetson Hatters will win

• South Carolina has lost each of its last five day games following a home loss.

Stetson vs South Carolina Prediction 

Stetson comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of those four games. The Hatters are shooting 43% from the field this year and they are allowing nearly 79 points against per game. South Carolina has lost three of their last four games, but all three came against solid teams. The Gamecocks are shooting 45% from the field and while their defense has struggled, I don’t think Stetson can be consistent enough to keep it close. Take South Carolina to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: South Carolina -22.5