Arkansas vs South Carolina Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today
South Carolina (12-19) vs. Arkansas (19-12)
March 12, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arkansas -4.5; Over/Under: 139.5
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The South Carolina Gamecocks and Arkansas Razorbacks meet Wednesday in the college basketball SEC First Round at the Bridgestone Arena. Here’s a Arkansas vs South Carolina Prediction. This article will include a Arkansas vs South Carolina Pick.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks recently played Missouri, Georgia, and Tennessee. South Carolina has lost 16 of its last 18 games since January 4.
The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 69.9 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 71.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 16.7 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 13.1 points and 3 assists. Nick Pringle is dishing 1.2 assists and Zachary Davis is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks recently played Texas, Vanderbilt, and Mississippi State. Arkansas has a chance to win three straight games for the first time since December 14-30.
The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 76.7 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Adou Thiero is averaging 15.6 points and 6 rebounds, while Boogie Fland is averaging 15.1 points and 5.7 assists. DJ Wagner is the third double-digit scorer and Johnell Davis is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- South Carolina has lost 17 of its last 19 games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Arkansas has won six of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Arkansas has won the first half in six of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- Arkansas has lost eight of its last nine day games against the Southeastern Conference.
- South Carolina has won seven of its last eight day games against Arkansas.
- Arkansas has lost the first half in each of its last four day games against the Southeastern Conference at Bridgestone Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of South Carolina’s last eight games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Each of Arkansas’ last four Conference Tournament day games have produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.7).
- Arkansas ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.6).
- South Carolina ranks T359th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.6).
- South Carolina ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (23.6).
Arkansas vs South Carolina Injury Report
Arkansas will be without Boogie Fland and Adou Thiero. Myles Stute remains out for South Carolina with a leg injury.
Arkansas vs South Carolina Prediction
I’m not excited to back Arkansas in the favorite role when it just lost to South Carolina by 19 points earlier this month and is 13-17-1 ATS on the season. However, Arkansas has been the better team this season and getting behind a South Carolina team that’s lost 16 of its last 18 games isn’t any more encouraging. Arkansas also finished the regular season strong with wins in four of its last five games, so maybe this team hasn’t thrown in the towel just yet. If Arkansas stays hot offensively, this should be a comfortable win. Give me the Razorbacks in the first round of the SEC Tournament.
