South Carolina vs Texas Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a South Carolina vs Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 10-16 (0-13) this year after they lost to LSU by a score of 81-67 in their last game. South Carolina trailed 41-27 at halftime, but they did score 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Gamecocks shot 47.1% from the field, 36.8% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Jamarii Thomas led South Carolina with 23 points and five rebounds, while Collin Murray-Boyles added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Gamecocks lost to Florida by a score of 88-67 and Ole Miss by a score of 72-68. South Carolina has lost 13 games in a row and they are currently last in the SEC standings with an 0-13 record. South Carolina has scored 69.6 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 13.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. South Carolina is shooting 43.2% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 32.4% on three pointers this season. 

Texas Longhorns Betting Preview

The Texas Longhorns are 16-10 (5-8) this season after they defeated Kentucky by a score of 82-78 in their last game. Texas trailed 41-37 at halftime, but they scored 45 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Longhorns shot 45.3% from the field, 21.7% on three pointers, and 82.6% on free throws in the game. Tre Johnson led Texas with 32 points and nine rebounds, while Tramon Mark added 26 points and two assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Longhorns lost to Alabama by a score of 103-80 and Vanderbilt by a score of 86-78. Texas has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for 10th in the SEC standings with a 5-8 record. Texas has scored 78.7 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points against per game, while also averaging 35.7 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Tre Johnson is averaging 19.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Jordan Pope is averaging 11.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Texas is shooting 47% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this season. 

Why Texas will beat South Carolina

• South Carolina has lost each of its last 14 games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Texas has won 11 of its last 12 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Texas has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

South Carolina vs Texas Prediction 

South Carolina comes into this contest looking for their first conference win of the season and they will be at home for this game. The Gamecocks have lost 13 games in a row and they are shooting just 43.2% from the field this year. South Carolina hasn’t been terrible on offense, but they have allowed 76+ points in four of their last five games. Texas is coming off of a huge win against Kentucky in their last game, but they have lost three of their last four road games. The Longhorns are shooting 47% from the field this year, but they have allowed at least 78 points in four straight games. I don’t like either defense in this matchup, but I trust Texas’ scoring ability much more than South Carolina’s. Take the Longhorns here.