Missouri vs South Carolina Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks Today
South Carolina (11-16) vs. Missouri (20-7)
February 25, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri -13.5; Over/Under: 145.5
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The South Carolina Gamecocks and Missouri Tigers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Mizzou Arena. Here’s a Missouri vs South Carolina Prediction. This article will include a Missouri vs South Carolina Pick.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to LSU, beat Texas, and they play Arkansas, Georgia, and Tennessee next. South Carolina snapped a 13-game losing streak with a win over Texas, its first win since December 30.
The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 70.1 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.7 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 13.3 points and 3.2 assists. Nick Pringle is dishing 1.1 assists and Zachary Davis is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers beat Alabama, lost to Arkansas, and they play Vanderbilt, Oklahoma, and Kentucky next. Missouri hasn’t lost a home game this season to an unranked team.
The Missouri Tigers are averaging 83.7 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Mark Mitchell is averaging 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Caleb Grill is averaging 13.4 points and 1.1 assists. Tamar Bates is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Robinson II is dishing 3.3 assists. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Missouri Tigers will win
- Missouri has won each of its last 14 games at Mizzou Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- South Carolina has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Missouri has won the first half in each of its last seven games at Mizzou Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- Missouri has lost 17 of its last 21 night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- South Carolina has won three of its last four games against Missouri.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Missouri’s last six night games at Mizzou Arena have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Four of South Carolina’s last five night games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Missouri ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.9).
- Missouri ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (27.6).
- South Carolina ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (23.9).
- South Carolina ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.7).
Missouri vs South Carolina Injury Report
South Carolina will be without Myles Stute due to a leg injury. Missouri will be without Trent Burns, while Josh Gray is questionable with an undisclosed issue.
Missouri vs South Carolina Prediction
South Carolina has been awful all season, and one win over Texas doesn’t move the needle much. South Carolina is also 12-14-1 ATS on the season despite being underdogs nightly. Missouri is one of the most consistent teams in the SEC and is a profitable 16-11 ATS on the season. Missouri is 17-1 SU at home. The favorite has covered six of the last nine games between South Carolina and Missouri. The Missouri Tigers are also 5-1 ATS in their last six games as a favorite. Thick line, but give me Missouri in a comfortable home win.
