LSU vs South Carolina Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
South Carolina (10-15) vs. LSU (13-12)
February 18, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: LSU -2.5; Over/Under: 139.5
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The South Carolina Gamecocks and LSU Tigers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Here’s an LSU vs South Carolina Prediction. This article will include an LSU vs South Carolina Pick.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to Florida and Ole Miss, and they play Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas next. The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 69.7 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.5 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 12.8 points and 3.2 assists. Nick Pringle is dishing 1.2 assists and Zachary Davis is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
LSU Tigers Betting Preview
The LSU Tigers lost to Arkansas, beat Oklahoma, and they play Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi State next. The LSU Tigers are averaging 76.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.4 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Cam Carter is averaging 17.3 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Jordan Sears is averaging 12.8 points and 3 rebounds. Jalen Reed is the third double-digit scorer and Vyctorius Miller is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The LSU Tigers are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The LSU Tigers are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- South Carolina has lost each of its last 13 games against the Southeastern Conference.
- LSU has won each of its last seven night games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- South Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last six games against the Southeastern Conference.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- LSU has lost each of its last six night games.
- South Carolina has won six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- South Carolina has won the first half in 18 of its last 21 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of LSU’s last 10 home games has produced a total of 142+ points.
- Each of South Carolina’s last four games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center has produced a total of 151+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- LSU ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.1).
- LSU ranks 50th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.1%).
- South Carolina ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (23.4).
- South Carolina ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.5).
LSU vs South Carolina Injury Report
LSU will continue to be without Jalen Reed and Tyrell Ward. South Carolina will be without Myles Stute due to a leg injury.
LSU vs South Carolina Prediction
The LSU Tigers aren’t a world-beater and have issues of their own, but we’re laying less than a full bucket to fade a South Carolina team that hasn’t won a game since December 30. LSU is coming off a huge upset road win over Oklahoma, which is the type of win that could lead to a strong finish these next couple of weeks. LSU has seen 10 of its 13 wins this season come at home. South Carolina has shown nothing during this insane losing stretch to give confidence to bettors. Give me LSU and the surprisingly small chalk.
