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Vanderbilt vs South Carolina Prediction 1/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today

South Carolina (10-6) vs. Vanderbilt (13-3)
January 15, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vanderbilt -8; Over/Under: 143.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Vanderbilt vs South Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th, at the Vanderbilt University Memorial Gym.  Let’s take a look at a Vanderbilt Commodores vs South Carolina Gamecocks pick. 

South Carolina is Struggling

South Carolina is struggling and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Alabama they lost 88-68 and in the last game against Auburn, they ended up losing 66-63. At halftime against Auburn, they were up 40-34 but in the second half they only scored 23 points and that led to the defeat. Collin Murray-Boyles had a strong game putting up 25 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Outside of him though there wasn’t a whole lot of production. 



South Carolina on the season is averaging 72.8 points while their defense is giving up 68.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 243rd in the league while the defense is ranked 96th. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 59.4 percent from the field. There were three different players that are averaging at least 10.7 points per game. South Carolina will meet Oklahoma after this game. 

Vanderbilt Have Issues

Vanderbilt suddenly has had some issues and they are struggling heading into this game. Two games ago against Mississippi State, they lost 76-64 and in the last game against Missouri, they ended up losing 75–66. Jason Edwards had a strong game putting up 20 points but he was the only real bright spot with the offense. Vanderbilt shot 40.4 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Vanderbilt on the season is averaging 83.4 points while their defense is giving up 67.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 78th. They are averaging 68.8 field goals attempted per game which is 71st in the league. Guard Jason Edwards is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 45.4 percent from the field. Vanderbilt will face Tennessee following this one. 

Why Vanderbilt Will Beat South Carolina

  • Vanderbilt has won nine of its last 10 games at Memorial Gymnasium.
  • South Carolina has lost each of its last four games against Conference opponents.
  • South Carolina has lost the first half in six of its last eight day games.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of South Carolina’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
  • Eight of Vanderbilt’s last 10 day games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Vanderbilt vs South Carolina Prediction

Vanderbilt has lost two games in a row, but they are going to bounce back in a big way here. Vanderbilt’s offense is averaging 83.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. South Carolina’s offense is averaging 72.8 points per game and that type of offensive production isn’t going to be enough to get the job done. Back Vanderbilt to cover the spread here. 


Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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