The Spartans will play the Runnin' Bulldogs on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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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, USC Upstate and Gardner-Webb are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 23rd, 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, USC Upstate currently has a 95.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Gardner-Webb is 94.33.
- Away USC Upstate - USC Upstate starts this game with a 3-8 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big South Conference for away team wins.
- Home Gardner-Webb - Gardner-Webb meets USC Upstate boasting a 2-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 7th in the Big South Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - USC Upstate currently ranks 7th (0.167) in the Big South Conference, with Gardner-Webb now standing 8th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big South Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - USC Upstate has a 0.429 overall win percentage, with Gardner-Webb matching up with a 0.095 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - USC Upstate currently possesses 9-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Gardner-Webb has tallied a 2-19 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! USC Upstate battles Gardner-Webb in a magical matchup on Friday.
USC Upstate seeks to break a losing streak against struggling Gardner-Webb. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Will the wizardry of USC Upstate prevail, or will Gardner-Webb cast a winning spell? You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Conference records are crucial for tournament seeding. USC Upstate has a 1-5 Big South Conference standing, while Gardner-Webb has 0-6. Don't miss the enchanting action on the court as these teams battle for victory. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. USC Upstate stands at 9-12 overall, while Gardner-Webb struggles at 2-19. USC Upstate has lost their last 2 games, while Gardner-Webb has dropped 7 in a row. The magic of college basketball awaits as USC Upstate faces Gardner-Webb in this epic showdown. Who will emerge victorious in this mystical battle on the hardwood? Tune in to find out!
Best Spartans at Runnin' Bulldogs Odds
| Underdog Gardner-Webb | Favorite USC Upstate |
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| Underdog Gardner-Webb | Favorite USC Upstate |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
USC Upstate is a -11.5 -109 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Gardner-Webb is a +11.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 152.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 152.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
USC Upstate is a -750 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Gardner-Webb is a +525 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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USC Upstate
Gardner-Webb
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | -11.5 -110+11.5 -110 |
Underdog Gardner-Webb - Gardner-Webb bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +11.5 Gardner-Webb underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite USC Upstate - USC Upstate bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -11.5 USC Upstate favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
USC Upstate at Gardner-Webb 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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USC Upstate
Gardner-Webb
First to 5 Points
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | -165+120Bet |
USC Upstate
Gardner-Webb
First to 10 Points
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | -210+145Bet |
USC Upstate
Gardner-Webb
First to 15 Points
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | -235+165Bet |
USC Upstate
Gardner-Webb
Game to Overtime
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| USC Upstate | 11-14 | 0.440 | 8-4 | 3-10 | 3-7 | +6.5 | 0.300 | W1 |
| Gardner-Webb | 3-22 | 0.120 | 3-7 | 0-13 | 1-9 | +8.5 | 0.100 | L3 |
USC Upstate & Gardner-Webb 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.
USC Upstate Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM USC Upstate YR: futures available
Gardner-Webb Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Gardner-Webb YR: futures available
USC Upstate & Gardner-Webb 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 USC Upstate vs Gardner-Webb 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 Friday, January 23rd, 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 USC Upstate vs Gardner-Webb Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the USC Upstate vs Gardner-Webb 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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