South Carolina vs Kentucky Basketball Odds

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The Gamecocks will play the Wildcats on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, South Carolina and Kentucky are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, South Carolina currently has a 91.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kentucky is 94.67.
  • Away South Carolina - South Carolina starts this game with a 1-5 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Kentucky - Kentucky meets South Carolina boasting a 11-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - South Carolina currently ranks 9th (0.000) in the SEC Conference, with Kentucky now standing 5th (0.444) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 SEC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - South Carolina has a 0.455 overall win percentage, with Kentucky matching up with a 0.682 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - South Carolina currently possesses 10-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kentucky has tallied a 15-7 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, South Carolina faces Kentucky in a clash of titans on Saturday.

South Carolina 10-12 overall, 0-9 SEC standing. Kentucky 15-7 overall, 4-5 SEC standing. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. South Carolina lost 9 straight, Kentucky lost 2 straight. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Gamecocks at Wildcats Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

South Carolina		Favorite

Kentucky
+11.5 -118 BetMGM
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-11.5 -102 BetMGM
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Kentucky has a -11.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. South Carolina has a +11.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. South Carolina is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
151.5 o -110 BetMGM
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151.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 151.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 151.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

South Carolina		Favorite

Kentucky
+475 BetMGM
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-650 BetMGM
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Kentucky is the -650 moneyline favorite. Risk $650 to win $100 on Kentucky at BetMGM. South Carolina is the +475 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $475 on South Carolina. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the South Carolina vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, 2025?

Kentucky is a -11.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while South Carolina is a +11.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the South Carolina vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, 2025?

The best over line is 151.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 151.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the South Carolina vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, 2025?

Kentucky is a -650 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and South Carolina is a +475 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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South Carolina
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Underdog South Carolina - South Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +11.5 South Carolina underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.

Favorite Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -11.5 Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

South Carolina at Kentucky Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - South Carolina, Kentucky
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#17 Kentucky18-90.66714-22-67-7+60.500L1
South Carolina11-160.4079-71-81-13+120.071W1

South Carolina & Kentucky Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

South Carolina Championship Odds
2024-25 South Carolina NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
South Carolina		+200000
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Kentucky Championship Odds
2024-25 Kentucky NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Kentucky		+4000
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South Carolina & Kentucky Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the South Carolina vs Kentucky College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the South Carolina vs Kentucky Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the South Carolina vs Kentucky Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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