South Carolina Gamecocks vs Kentucky Wildcats predictions, Feb 24, 2026

Feb 23, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Tuesday,

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On February 24, 2026, the South Carolina Gamecocks will host the Kentucky Wildcats in what promises to be a compelling NCAA basketball matchup. The Gamecocks come into this game having secured only 1 victory in their last 5 contests, indicating struggles in maintaining consistent performance. Defensively, South Carolina will need to tighten their units to counter the Wildcats’ offensive capabilities.

Conversely, Kentucky boasts a slightly better recent form with 2 wins from their last 5 matches. The Wildcats are traditionally strong in transition play, leveraging their speed and athleticism, which could prove challenging for South Carolina’s defense. The tactical approach from Kentucky is often to dominate the paint, which they have the capability to exploit against the Gamecocks.

The bookmakers’ odds reflect this anticipated disparity, placing South Carolina at 3.14 and Kentucky at 1.34, underscoring the expectations for an away victory. According to our model, the Gamecocks have a 34.8% chance of winning, while Kentucky is favored at 65.2%. As the teams clash, fans can expect an engaging battle where strategic execution and discipline will play a critical role, though no outcome can be assured.

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South Carolina
30.6%		 Kentucky
69.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 71:77

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WilliamHill 3.15 1.33

Latest Results

21.02.26 South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball – 97:89
17.02.26 Florida Gators basketball – South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – 76:62
14.02.26 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – 89:75
07.02.26 South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – Missouri Tigers basketball – 59:78
03.02.26 Texas Longhorns basketball – South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – 84:75		 21.02.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 75:74
17.02.26 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – Georgia Bulldogs basketball – 78:86
14.02.26 Florida Gators basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 92:83
07.02.26 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – Tennessee Volunteers basketball – 74:71
04.02.26 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – Oklahoma Sooners basketball – 94:78

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, South Carolina won 2.
  • South Carolina is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Kentucky has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • In this match, Kentucky is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, South Carolina won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 896:1063. (average 64:75.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, South Carolina won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 489:508. (average 69.9:72.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    08.02.25 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – 80:57
    23.01.24 South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 79:62
    10.01.23 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – 68:71
    08.02.22 South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 76:86
    06.03.21 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – 92:64

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.75 (9.6%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.75 (9.6%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 5.5 (8.29%)

    4. Arizona Wildcats: 5.7 (8%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (5.36%)

    6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 12.4 (3.68%)

    7. Florida Gators: 12.9 (3.53%)

    8. Iowa State: 14.8 (3.08%)

    9. Connecticut Huskies: 18.8 (2.43%)

    10. Purdue Boilermakers: 26 (1.75%)

    11. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (1.69%)

    12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.11%)

    13. Arkansas State: 50 (0.91%)

    14. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (0.91%)

    15. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (0.91%)

    16. Michigan State: 50.25 (0.91%)

    17. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.91%)

    18. St. Johns Red Storm: 50.25 (0.91%)

    19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 53.4 (0.85%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 53.4 (0.85%)

    21. Tennessee Volunteers: 61.4 (0.74%)

    22. Louisville: 61.4 (0.74%)

    23. Vanderbilt Commodores: 65.4 (0.7%)

    24. Virginia Cavaliers: 72.2 (0.63%)

    25. Brigham Young: 96.2 (0.47%)

    26. VCU Rams: 100 (0.46%)

    27. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.46%)

    28. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.46%)

    29. Boise State: 100 (0.46%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.46%)

    31. Marquette: 100 (0.46%)

    32. LSU: 100 (0.46%)

    33. Ole Miss Rebels: 100 (0.46%)

    34. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.46%)

    35. Colorado State: 100 (0.46%)

    36. High Point: 100 (0.46%)

    37. Wake Forest: 100 (0.46%)

    38. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.46%)

    39. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.46%)

    40. Kansas State: 100 (0.46%)

    41. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.46%)

    42. Colorado: 100 (0.46%)

    43. Utah Utes: 100 (0.46%)

    44. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.46%)

    45. Notre Dame: 100 (0.46%)

    46. Syracuse Orange: 100 (0.46%)

    47. Liberty: 100 (0.46%)

    48. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.46%)

    49. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.46%)

    50. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.46%)

    51. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.46%)

    52. McNeese State: 100 (0.46%)

    53. Utah State: 100 (0.46%)

    54. Creighton: 100 (0.46%)

    55. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.46%)

    56. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.46%)

    57. DePaul Blue Demons: 100 (0.46%)

    58. Providence Friars: 100 (0.46%)

    59. Arizona State: 100 (0.46%)

    60. Penn State: 100 (0.46%)

    61. Yale: 100 (0.46%)

    62. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.46%)

    63. Georgetown: 100 (0.46%)

    64. Troy: 100 (0.46%)

    65. Akron Zips: 100 (0.46%)

    66. Saint Marys: 100 (0.46%)

    67. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.46%)

    68. Florida State: 100 (0.46%)

    69. Boston College: 100 (0.46%)

    70. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.46%)

    71. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.46%)

    72. North Carolina: 100.2 (0.46%)

    73. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.43%)

    74. Clemson: 105.2 (0.43%)

    75. Kentucky Wildcats: 105.2 (0.43%)

    76. Texas Tech: 110.2 (0.41%)

    77. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.41%)

    78. NC State: 110.2 (0.41%)

    79. St. Louis Billikens: 112.75 (0.4%)

    80. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.38%)

    81. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.38%)

    82. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.35%)

    83. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.35%)

    84. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.35%)

    85. Auburn Tigers: 130.2 (0.35%)

    86. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.35%)

    87. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.35%)

    88. UCLA: 130.2 (0.35%)

    89. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.3%)

    90. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.3%)

    91. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.3%)

    92. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.25%)

    93. Baylor Bears: 180.2 (0.25%)

    94. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.25%)

    95. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.25%)

    96. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.25%)

    97. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.25%)

    98. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.2%)

    99. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.2%)

    100. Miami (Ohio): 230.2 (0.2%)

    101. California Golden Bears: 280.2 (0.16%)

    102. TCU: 280.2 (0.16%)

    103. West Virginia: 280.2 (0.16%)

    104. Oklahoma Sooners: 280.2 (0.16%)

    105. Stanford Cardinal: 280.2 (0.16%)

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