Sunday’s contest between the No. 6 South Carolina Gamecocks (26-3) and the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats (22-5) at Colonial Life Arena has a good chance to be a lopsided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 76-62 and heavily favors South Carolina to come out on top. Game time is at 2 p.m. ET on March 2.

According to our computer prediction, Kentucky projects to cover the 16.5-point spread in its matchup against South Carolina. The over/under has been set at 137.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

South Carolina vs. Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
• Time: 2 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ESPN
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: Columbia, South Carolina
• Venue: Colonial Life Arena
• Line: South Carolina -16.5
• Point total: 137.5

Place your bets on any women’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

South Carolina vs. Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  South Carolina 76, Kentucky 62

Spread & Total Prediction for South Carolina vs. Kentucky

• Pick ATS: Kentucky (+16.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)

South Carolina has gone 13-11-0 against the spread, while Kentucky’s ATS record this season is 12-9-0. A total of 12 out of the Gamecocks’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 10 of the Wildcats’ games have gone over. The teams combine to score 157 points per game, 19.5 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 contests, South Carolina has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall. Kentucky has gone 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 matches.

Bet on this or any women’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

South Carolina Performance Insights

• The Gamecocks are outscoring opponents by 23.5 points per game with a +680 scoring differential overall. They put up 80.6 points per game (12th in college basketball) and give up 57.1 per outing (37th in college basketball).
• South Carolina wins the rebound battle by an average of 8.8 boards. It is grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game (seventh in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.1 per outing.
• South Carolina knocks down 6 three-pointers per game (190th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.1. It shoots 33.4% from deep while its opponents hit 29.3% from long range.
• The Gamecocks rank 21st in college basketball with 95.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and seventh in college basketball defensively with 68 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• South Carolina has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 11.9 per game (21st in college basketball play) while forcing 16 (142nd in college basketball).

Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Wildcats have a +404 scoring differential, topping opponents by 14.9 points per game. They’re putting up 76.4 points per game, 33rd in college basketball, and are allowing 61.5 per outing to rank 109th in college basketball.
• Kentucky is 43rd in the country at 35.6 rebounds per game. That’s 3.2 more than the 32.4 its opponents average.
• Kentucky knocks down 8.2 three-pointers per game (30th in college basketball) while shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc (139th in college basketball). It is making 3.4 more threes than its opponents, who drain 4.8 per game at 26.2%.
• Kentucky and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Wildcats commit 12.6 per game (42nd in college basketball) and force 12.9 (319th in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.