South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 14, 2026
Use Code WWWC It’s a contest on the hardwood between SEC foes as the South Carolina Gamecocks travel to the Yellowhammer State to battle the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday night and we have you covered with our South Carolina vs. Alabama prediction. South Carolina fell 78-59 at home win to Missouri in their previous contest last Saturday, failing to cover the line as a 3.5-point underdog. Alabama picked up a 93-74 road win over Ole Miss in their previous game Wednesday night, covering the line as a 6.5-point favorite. In the all-time series between the programs, the Crimson Tide own a 36-16 advantage and have won the last 10 meetings, including an 88-68 road win in the most recent matchup January 8, 2025. Read more about this South Carolina vs. Alabama prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Get our top NCAAB Betting Picks and increase your bankroll!
South Carolina Looking to Find Way Back Into Win Column
South Carolina dropped their fifth straight and their eighth in the last nine games as they were dropped by Missouri at home last Saturday. The Gamecocks dropped to 11-13 overall and stand tied for the basement in the SEC with a 2-9 mark in conference play. Against Missouri, South Carolina trailed 10-2 out of the gate and never led in the contest, despite keeping it close for more than a half. The Gamecocks trailed 34-30 at the half, got within two with the opening bucket of the second half but couldn’t get even while trailing by as many as 21 en route to the loss. South Carolina shot 30.9% from the floor, including a dismal three of 22 from beyond the arc, and was hammered 44-27 on the glass in the contest. Meechie Johnson led the Gamecocks with 13 points in the loss.
The Gamecocks put up an average of 76.5 points per game this season, leaving them 169th in the nation in scoring offense. South Carolina collects 33.2 boards a night (295th) while dishing out 13.6 assists per contest. The Gamecocks are below average on the defensive end, ranking 231st in the country by allowing 75.4 points a night. Meechie Johnson is one of five players averaging in double figures on the team as he averages 16.3 points plus 4.2 assists per game this season. Eli Ellis (10 points, two assists), Mike Sharavjamts (10.8 points, 5.4 rebounds) and Myles Stute are solid secondary scoring options. Kobe Knox (10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds), Elijah Strong (10.8 points), Jordan Butler, Grant Polk, Nordin Kapic, Hayden Assemian and Christ Essandoko each are looked at to contribute on both ends of the floor. South Carolina shoots 44.2% from the field on the year. The Gamecocks knock down 7.9 triples per game (173rd) while shooting 30.9% from beyond the arc as a team. South Carolina is sinking 78.7% of their attempts at the line, putting them 7th in Division I this season.
Key Injury Report for South Carolina:
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- No Key Injuries
Crimson Tide Shoot for Fourth Straight Win
Alabama won their third straight as they took down Ole Miss with a second half barrage on the road in their previous contest. The Crimson Tide improved to 17-7 overall and stand tied for fourth in the SEC with a 7-4 mark in conference play. Against Ole Miss, Alabama trailed by as many as nine with 9:10 to play in the first half before rallying to lead 32-30 at the half. The Crimson Tide’s offense roared to life in the second half, outscoring the Rebels 61-44, to pull away for the win. Alabama shot 39.4% from the floor, including 17 of 45 from three-point land, and drained 24 of 26 free throw attempts in the contest. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. led five players in double figures with 21 points off the bench in the win.
For the year, Alabama is averaging 91.9 points per game this season, putting them 2nd in the nation in scoring offense. The Crimson Tide collects an average of 41.2 rebounds per game (14th in the country) while they dish out an average of 16.5 assists a night. Alabama is surrendering an average of 83.8 points a night this season, putting them 353rd in the country in scoring defense. Labaron Philon Jr. is one of four players averaging in double figures for the Crimson Tide as he leads the way with 21.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game this season. Aden Holloway (16.9 points, four assists), Latrell Wrightsell (12.3 points), Taylor Bol Bowen (7.2 points, 5.1 rebounds) and Houston Mallette are secondary scoring options. Aiden Sherrill (10.5 points, 5.7 rebounds), Amari Allen (11.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists), London Jemison, Keitenn Bristow, Davion Hannah, Noah Williamson and Collins Onyejiaka are among those who have to step up offensively for coach Nate Oats. The Crimson Tide is decent when it comes to shooting the ball as they are hitting 45.5% from the field as a team on the year, putting them 166th in Division I. Alabama knocks down an average of 12.8 three-pointers a night (2nd) while sinking 35.6% from beyond the arc, which is 88th in the nation. The Crimson Tide is average at the charity stripe as they convert 76.2% of their chances at the line, putting them 43rd in the country.
Key Injury Report for Alabama:
- Forward Taylor Bol Bowen (leg) is out.
- Center Keitenn Bristow (lower leg) is questionable.
South Carolina vs. Alabama Pick
South Carolina vs. Alabama Spread Pick
- Alabama -17.5 (4 units)
South Carolina has crumbled in conference play and even having the rest advantage won’t do them a ton of favors here. The Gamecocks were just hammered by 19 at home by a Missouri team that was 2-4 on the road. South Carolina stands just 2-13 in Quad I (1-7) and II (1-6) games this season. Alabama has won three straight games entering this one and come in 8-3 at home on the year. The Crimson Tide has won 10 straight meetings between the teams with five of those coming by double figures. Throw in South Carolina’s 1-5 road mark on the year and there is no reason to believe in the Gamecocks here. Take Alabama in a romp here.
South Carolina vs. Alabama Over/Under Pick
- Over 167 (4 units)
South Carolina has gone over the number in 14 of their 24 games on the year. The Gamecocks are 107th in offensive efficiency, 216th in effective field goal percentage (51%), 98th in two-point shooting (54.7%) and 7th in free throw shooting on the year. South Carolina is 238th in adjusted tempo according to KenPom with 66.4 possessions a game. Alabama has seen the over post a 13-11 mark in their 24 games with a posted number this season. The Crimson Tide is second in offensive efficiency, first in adjusted tempo (73.8 possessions), 57th in effective field goal percentage (55.1%) and 43rd in free throw shooting. Alabama does have defensive issues as they are 353rd in scoring defense, 362nd by allowing 41 rebounds per game and 352nd by forcing 9.4 turnovers per night. With good offense and some questionable defensive play, coupled with the success of both teams at the charity stripe, this game edges over the total.
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