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South Carolina vs. LSU prediction: LSU favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/6/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get South Carolina vs LSU predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
LSU and South Carolina will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Tuesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts LSU as the most likely winner of the South Carolina vs. LSU game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
South Carolina vs. LSU prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between South Carolina and LSU 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives LSU a 76% chance of beating South Carolina. Our predicted final score has LSU winning 78-71.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and South Carolina and LSU each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
South Carolina vs. LSU odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | South Carolina | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-110) | -7.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +285 | -325 |
| Total | o145.5 (-110) | u145.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Carolina vs. LSU 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 +7.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | LSU | -325 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 145.5 total points.
South Carolina vs. LSU game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball matchup between LSU and South Carolina at Pete Maravich Assembly Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Carolina vs. LSU
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Conclusion
We predict LSU, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat South Carolina on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate South Carolina vs. LSU insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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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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