The Gamecocks will play the Tigers on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, South Carolina and LSU are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, South Carolina currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for LSU is 97.00.
- Away South Carolina - South Carolina starts this game with a 0-1 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
- Home LSU - LSU meets South Carolina boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - South Carolina currently ranks 2nd (0.000) in the SEC Conference, with LSU now standing 2nd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 SEC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - South Carolina has a 0.643 overall win percentage, with LSU matching up with a 0.857 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - South Carolina currently possesses 9-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, LSU has tallied a 12-2 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, South Carolina faces LSU in a magical basketball showdown Tuesday!
South Carolina and LSU battle with 0-1 conference records in the SEC.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. South Carolina has a 9-5 overall standing, while LSU has a 12-2 record. The conference records are crucial as they will determine conference tournament seeds. South Carolina has a lost their last game current streak, just like LSU. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. It's bound to be an enchanting game between these two talented teams!
Best Gamecocks at Tigers Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
LSU is a -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while South Carolina is a +7.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
LSU is a -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and South Carolina is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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South Carolina
LSU
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | +7.5 -110-7.5 -110 |
Underdog South Carolina - South Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 South Carolina underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite LSU - LSU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 LSU favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
South Carolina at LSU Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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South Carolina
LSU
First to 5 Points
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
South Carolina
LSU
First to 10 Points
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | +120-165Bet |
South Carolina
LSU
First to 15 Points
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | +135-190Bet |
South Carolina
LSU
Game to Overtime
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +875No -5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| LSU | 14-10 | 0.583 | 9-5 | 2-4 | 2-9 | +7 | 0.182 | L2 |
| South Carolina | 11-13 | 0.458 | 10-6 | 1-5 | 2-9 | +7 | 0.182 | L5 |
South Carolina & LSU Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
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South Carolina & LSU Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the South Carolina vs LSU College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the South Carolina vs LSU Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the South Carolina vs LSU Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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