Florida vs South Carolina Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today
South Carolina (10-14) vs. Florida (21-3)
February 15, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Florida -15.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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The South Carolina Gamecocks and Florida Gators meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Here’s a Florida vs South Carolina Prediction. This article will include a Florida vs South Carolina Pick.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to Kentucky and Ole Miss, and they play LSU, Texas, and Missouri next. The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 69.8 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.6 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 13 points and 3.2 assists. Nick Pringle is dishing 1.3 assists and Zachary Davis is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators beat Auburn and Mississippi State, and they play Oklahoma, LSU, and Georgia next. The Florida Gators are averaging 83.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 66.5 points on 38.8 percent shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 17.5 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Alijah Martin is averaging 15.3 points and 4.9 rebounds. Will Richard is the third double-digit scorer and Alex Condon is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 28.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida Gators will win
- South Carolina has lost each of its last 12 games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Florida has won 22 of its last 23 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida has won the first half in 21 of its last 23 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina has won three of its last four games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
- Florida has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Florida’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Six of South Carolina’s last seven road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Florida vs South Carolina Injury Report
South Carolina will be without Myles Stute due to a leg injury. Florida will be without Sam Alexis, Alex Condon, and Micah Handolgten. Alijah Martin is questionable for the Gators.
Florida vs South Carolina Prediction
The South Carolina Gamecocks nearly upset Florida a few weeks ago, losing by one point as an 11.5-point underdog. That’s reason to consider the points. With that said, South Carolina still has issues scoring the ball and finishing games, and that’s not going to fly against a team like Florida. The Florida Gators are just too consistent at both ends of the floor, and that includes a 17-7 ATS record. Florida is also 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games as a double-digit favorite. I’m not trying to step in front of the Gators. I’ll lay the points with the home team.
