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South Carolina vs. Florida prediction: Florida favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get South Carolina vs Florida predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Florida will face South Carolina in men's college basketball action at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Florida as the most likely winner of the South Carolina vs. Florida game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
South Carolina vs. Florida prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between South Carolina and Florida 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Florida a 98% chance of defeating South Carolina. Our predicted final score has Florida winning 88-64.
According to our model, Florida (-22.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 154.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
South Carolina vs. Florida odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | South Carolina | Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +22.5 (-108) | -22.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +2000 | -6502 |
| Total | o154.5 (-115) | u154.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Carolina vs. Florida picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Florida -22.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Florida | -6502 |
| Total | Under 154.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 154.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
South Carolina vs. Florida game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball action between Florida and South Carolina at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Carolina vs. Florida
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Conclusion
We predict Florida, with a 98% win probability, will likely beat South Carolina on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate South Carolina vs. Florida insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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