The Florida Gators, ranked 19th, will play against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The game will be at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, and it will start at 9:00 PM ET. This is a Southeastern Conference matchup, and fans can watch it on SECN.
Florida enters the game with a 14-6 record this season. They have a strong home record of 11-4 and are 3-2 in away games. South Carolina has an 11-9 record, with a solid home performance of 10-4, though they have struggled on the road with a 1-5 record. Florida is favored with a spread of -10.5 and a moneyline of -634, while South Carolina is the underdog with a moneyline of +422. The over/under for the game is set at 151.5.
Florida Gators Team Preview
The Florida Gators hold a 14-6 record this season. They are ranked 19th in the AP poll and play in the Southeastern Conference. They have a strong record at home with 11 wins and 4 losses, while their away record stands at 3 wins and 2 losses.
The Gators score an average of 85.2 points per game, which ranks them 37th nationally. Their field goal percentage is 46.0, placing them 157th in the country. They excel in rebounding, averaging 46.1 total rebounds per game, which ranks them 2nd.
Thomas Haugh has been a standout player for the Gators, averaging 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Rueben Chinyelu has also been effective, with an average of 11.9 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Boogie Fland contributes with 11.2 points and 3.6 assists per game.
South Carolina Gamecocks Team Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost against Texas A&M by 23 points, scoring 69 points with a field goal percentage of 39.3%. In their previous game, they secured a 9-point win against Oklahoma, where their field goal percentage improved to 49.1%.
Meechie Johnson has been a standout player for the Gamecocks. He scored 26 points in the game against Texas A&M, contributing significantly even in the loss. In the win against Oklahoma, Johnson added 20 points, showing his consistency on the court.
This season, the Gamecocks have an 11-9 record. They perform well at home, with a 10-4 record, but struggle on the road with a 1-5 record. They score 78.3 points per game and rank 31st in free throw percentage at 78.7%.
Betting Prediction
The best betting pick for this game is taking the under 151.5. Florida averages 85.2 points per game, but South Carolina only averages 78.3. With both teams having solid defenses, the total points might not reach 151.5.
Florida’s defense allows fewer points due to their strong rebounding. They rank second in rebounds per game, which limits opponents’ second-chance points. South Carolina’s lower rebound numbers also suggest they might struggle to score against Florida.
Florida’s recent games show they tend to go under. Their last 10 games have hit the under 50% of the time. With both teams having similar ATS records, focusing on the total makes sense.
- Pick: Under 151.5 (-114)
