Alabama vs South Carolina Picks and Prediction – 1/9/2025

The No. 5-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide visits Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday for a Southeastern Conference clash with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Alabama is 12-2 overall and 1-0 in SEC play. The Crimson Tide defeated No. 12-ranked Oklahoma 107-79 on Saturday night. Mark Sears was the leading scorer for Alabama with 22 points and the guard handed out 10 assists. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball predictions.

Mark Sears leads Alabama in scoring and assists averaging 18.3 points and 4.4 assists per game. Grant Nelson is second and scoring and the leading rebounder averaging 13.1 points at 8.8 rebounds per game. Alabama has five players averaging double figures in scoring. The Crimson Tide scores on an average of 91.1 points per game shooting 47.3% overall and 31.6% from 3-point territory.

The South Carolina Gamecocks look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Wednesday when hosting Alabama. South Carolina is 10-4 overall and 0-1 in SEC play. The Gamecocks were defeated by Mississippi State 85-50 last Saturday, snapping a seven-game winning streak for South Carolina. Zachary Davis scored 22 points to lead South Carolina in the loss.

Collin Murray-Boyles leads South Carolina in scoring and rebounding averaging 15.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Jamarii Thomas is the second-leading scorer and leader in assists, averaging 12.1 points and 3.5 assists per game. South Carolina has three players averaging double figures in scoring. The Gamecocks score an average of 73.8 points per game. 

The Alabama Crimson Tide will win and cover the number on Wednesday when visiting the South Carolina Gamecocks. Alabama has covered the number in four of the last six while South Carolina has failed to cover the number in four of the last six. Alabama scores an average of 91.3 points per game on 47.3% shooting and South Carolina scores an average of 73.8 points per game on 44.6% shooting. Final Score Prediction, Alabama Crimson Tide wins and covers ATS 90-74.