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South Carolina vs. Arkansas prediction: Why Arkansas is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get South Carolina vs Arkansas predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET as South Carolina takes on the favored Arkansas in men's college basketball action at Bud Walton Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Arkansas as the most likely winner of the South Carolina vs. Arkansas game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
South Carolina vs. Arkansas prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between South Carolina and Arkansas 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Arkansas an 85% chance of defeating South Carolina. Our predicted final score has Arkansas winning 84-72.
According to our model, South Carolina (+12.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 155.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
South Carolina vs. Arkansas odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | South Carolina | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12.5 (-110) | -12.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +660 | -800 |
| Total | o155.5 (-105) | u155.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Carolina vs. Arkansas picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | South Carolina +12.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | South Carolina | +660 |
| Total | Over 155.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is South Carolina to win.
South Carolina vs. Arkansas game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between Arkansas and South Carolina at Bud Walton Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Carolina vs. Arkansas
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena
Conclusion
We predict Arkansas, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat South Carolina on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate South Carolina vs. Arkansas insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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