Florida vs South Carolina Picks and Prediction – 1/23/2025

The No. 5-ranked Florida Gators visit Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday for a Southeastern Conference clash with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Florida is 16-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play. The Gators defeated Texas 84-60 last Saturday. Alijah Martin scored 22 points and Walter Clayton Jr. chipped in with 19 points for the Gators. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Walter Clayton Jr leads Florida in scoring and assists, averaging 17.9 points and 3.7 assists per game. Alex Condon is the leading rebounder averaging 8.2 rebounds per game. Florida has four players averaging double figures in scoring. The Gators score an average of 85.9 points per game, shooting 46.9% overall and 34.3% from 3-point territory. 

The South Carolina Gamecocks look to snap a five-game losing streak with a victory at home on Wednesday when hosting the Florida Gators. South Carolina is 10-8 overall and an SEC-worst 0-5. South Carolina was defeated by the Oklahoma Sooners 82-62 on Saturday. The leading scorer for South Carolina and loss was Morris Ugusuk with 15 points.

Collin Murray-Boyles leads South Carolina in scoring and rebounding averaging 15.4 points at 9.2 rebounds per game. Jamarii Thomas is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 12.3 points and 3.3 assists per game. South Carolina has only two players averaging double figures in scoring. The Gamecocks score an average of 71.6 points per game.

The Florida Gators will win on the road Wednesday when visiting the South Carolina Gamecocks but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in 11 of Florida's last 18 and six of South Carolina's last seven. Florida allows an average of only 65.6 points per game on 37.3% shooting. South Carolina is allowing an average of only 68.9 points per game on 43.8% shooting. Final Score Prediction, Florida Gators win but our best play is UNDER 66-58.