| MATCHUP | The Citadel Bulldogs | South Carolina Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-7 | 6-3 |
| Where | Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC | |
| When | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SECN+ | |
The Citadel Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Citadel Bulldogs lost to Presbyterian and Davidson, and they play Charleston next. The Citadel has lost 7 of its last 9 games.
The Citadel Bulldogs are averaging 80.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 83.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Braxton Williams is averaging 10.8 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Christian Moore is averaging 10.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Sola Adebisi is dishing 1.6 assists and Eze Wali is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Citadel Bulldogs are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67.1 percent from the free throw line. The Citadel Bulldogs are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to Virginia Tech, beat Stetson, and they play Clemson next. South Carolina has split its last 6 games.
The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 81.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Meechie Johnson is averaging 15.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Mike Sharavjamts is averaging 11.3 points and 2.4 assists. Elijah Strong is the third double-digit scorer and Eli Ellis is grabbing 3 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 7.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- The Citadel has lost each of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- South Carolina has won 35 of its last 37 games against non-Conference opponents at Colonial Life Arena.
- The Citadel has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of South Carolina’s last eight night games against non-Conference opponents at Colonial Life Arena have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Ten of The Citadel’s last 11 Saturday road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Carolina ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.7).
- South Carolina ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.6%).
- The Citadel ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.4).
- The Citadel ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.1).
The Citadel vs South Carolina Prediction
South Carolina has had issues with big numbers this season and this is a potential look ahead spot with rival Clemson on deck. However, The Citadel is making a case as one of the worst teams in the country, as it can’t score the ball and has yet to beat a D1 team. In fact, The Citadel hasn’t beat a D1 team since November 11 of last year. That’s 397 days ago for those keeping track at home. The Citadel is also 1-6 ATS on the season. I want nothing to do with The Citadel. Give me South Carolina and the chalk.