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Alabama vs. South Carolina prediction: South Carolina favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Alabama vs South Carolina predictions for college basketball Thursday.
South Carolina will take on Alabama in women's college basketball action at Colonial Life Arena on New Year's Day, commencing at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts South Carolina as the most likely winner of the Alabama vs. South Carolina game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Alabama vs. South Carolina prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Alabama and South Carolina 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives South Carolina a 97% chance of defeating Alabama.
According to our model, the 140.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Alabama vs. South Carolina odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Alabama | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +23.5 (-105) | -23.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +3000 | -5000 |
| Total | o140.5 (-110) | u140.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Alabama vs. South Carolina picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Alabama +23.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Alabama | +3000 |
| Total | Under 140.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Alabama to win.
Alabama vs. South Carolina game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball game between South Carolina and Alabama at Colonial Life Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Alabama vs. South Carolina
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena
Conclusion
We predict South Carolina, with a 97% win probability, will likely beat Alabama on New Year's Day.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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