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USC Upstate vs. Winthrop prediction: Why Winthrop is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get USC Upstate vs Winthrop predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Winthrop will square off with USC Upstate in men's college basketball action at Winthrop Coliseum on Thursday, commencing at 6:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Winthrop as the most likely winner of the USC Upstate vs. Winthrop game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
USC Upstate vs. Winthrop prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between USC Upstate and Winthrop 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Winthrop an 87% chance of defeating USC Upstate. Our predicted final score has Winthrop winning 86-72.
According to our model, USC Upstate (+13.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 158.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
USC Upstate vs. Winthrop odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | USC Upstate | Winthrop |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-108) | -13.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +850 | -1100 |
| Total | o158.5 (-105) | u158.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
USC Upstate vs. Winthrop 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 | USC Upstate +13.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | USC Upstate | +850 |
| Total | Over 158.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is USC Upstate to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
USC Upstate vs. Winthrop game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Winthrop and USC Upstate at Winthrop Coliseum is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: USC Upstate vs. Winthrop
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Winthrop Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Winthrop, with an 87% win probability, will likely beat USC Upstate on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate USC Upstate vs. Winthrop insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from 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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