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South Carolina at Tennessee Predictions – NCAAB Picks – Tuesday, Jan. 30

Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
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The Tennessee Volunteers (15-4, 5-1 SEC) are set to host the South Carolina Gamecocks (17-3, 5-2 SEC) in a high-stakes SEC showdown. With both teams riding winning streaks and vying for conference supremacy, this matchup at Thompson-Boling Arena promises to be a battle of defensive titans. We have your South Carolina at Tennessee predictions and picks below.

South Carolina at Tennessee Odds

Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30
  • Time: 06:30 PM ET
  • Location: Thompson-Boling Arena – Knoxville, TN
  • TV: SEC Network

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Trends

  • On the road, South Carolina Gamecocks are 3 and 2 this season.
  • Against the spread this season, South Carolina Gamecocks are 15 and 5.
  • Against the spread on the road, South Carolina Gamecocks are 6 and 1.

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Trends

  • At home, Tennessee Volunteers are 10 and 0 this season.
  • Against the spread this season, Tennessee Volunteers are 8 and 11.
  • Against the spread at home, Tennessee Volunteers are 6 and 5.

South Carolina at Tennessee Predictions

Given the defensive prowess of both the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Tennessee Volunteers, the under is the most compelling pick for this matchup.

The Gamecocks have the best defense in the SEC, allowing only 64.5 points per game, and their ability to limit perimeter shots will be key against a Tennessee team that thrives from beyond the arc.

Tennessee’s defense is equally impressive, ranking second nationally in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency.

With both teams ranking in the top three of the SEC in opposing effective field goal percentage, scoring will likely be at a premium. The under has also been a common theme in recent meetings, with only one of the last four matchups playing to 138 points or more.

This trend, combined with both teams’ defensive statistics, suggests a game that will focus on half-court execution and limited transition opportunities, leading to a lower-scoring affair.

The Pick: Under 137 (DraftKings)