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Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina prediction: Vanderbilt favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Vanderbilt vs South Carolina predictions for college basketball Saturday.
South Carolina and Vanderbilt will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Colonial Life Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Vanderbilt as the most likely winner of the Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Vanderbilt and South Carolina 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Vanderbilt an 83% chance of defeating South Carolina. Our predicted final score has Vanderbilt winning 82-72.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Vanderbilt and South Carolina each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 155.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Vanderbilt | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (-110) | +9.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -500 | +420 |
| Total | o155.5 (-110) | u155.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina 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 +9.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Vanderbilt | -500 |
| Total | Under 155.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 155.5 total points.
Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between South Carolina and Vanderbilt at Colonial Life Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena
Conclusion
We predict Vanderbilt, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat South Carolina on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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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