South Carolina Gamecocks vs Texas Longhorns Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday February 3 2026
South Carolina vs Texas picks take center stage on Tuesday night in Austin, and this matchup is shaping up as a very different game than these programs have played in recent seasons. With South Carolina drifting away from its old slow-down identity and Texas playing with confidence on offense, this game deserves a close look on the college basketball picks board.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread: Texas -12.5
- Total: Over 149.5
- Projected Final Score: Texas 86, South Carolina 70
Stats to Know and Betting Trends for South Carolina vs Texas
- South Carolina has lost six of its last seven games.
- South Carolina’s last six games have all featured 70 or more possessions.
- Texas has covered the spread in six of its last seven games.
- Texas ranks top-three in the SEC in offensive efficiency and effective field goal percentage.
- Texas conference games are averaging 162.9 total points per game.
- The over is 7-4 in South Carolina’s last 11 games.
- The over is 6-4 in Texas’ last ten games.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | +12.5 (-110) | 149.5 |
| Texas | -12.5 (-110) | 149.5 |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | South Carolina | Texas | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02 | 02:41 PM | +11.5 (-110) | -11.5 (-110) | |
| 02/02 | 06:55 PM | +11.5 (-102) | -11.5 (-120) | |
| 02/03 | 09:26 AM | +13.5 (-115) | -13.5 (-105) | H 79% |
| 02/03 | 09:25 AM | +12.5 (-110) | -12.5 (-110) | H 79% |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02 | 02:41 PM | 150.5 (-105) | 150.5 (-115) | |
| 02/02 | 07:06 PM | 149.5 (-110) | 149.5 (-110) |
South Carolina vs Texas Game Preview and Analysis
South Carolina won last season’s meeting 84-69, but the current version of this Gamecocks team looks nothing like the one that found success playing at a crawl. Lamont Paris has traditionally leaned on slow tempo and conservative defense, yet that formula is breaking down as South Carolina’s games continue to speed up.
Over the last six games, South Carolina has played at a pace that would have been unthinkable for this program in previous years. The Gamecocks are allowing more possessions, and the defense is not built to hold up when the game turns into a free throw and transition battle.
That is where Texas has a massive edge. The Longhorns are one of the most efficient offensive teams in the SEC and get to the free throw line at one of the highest rates in the country. Against a thin South Carolina roster with limited depth, that ability to draw fouls and score with the clock stopped is a major advantage.
Texas is also playing with confidence, having covered the number in six of its last seven games. The offense is balanced, efficient, and capable of pulling away once fatigue sets in on the other side.
Key Injuries and Notes (SC vs TEX)
- South Carolina has limited depth, which has been exposed during recent high-tempo games.
- Texas enters this matchup healthy and in rhythm offensively.
Final Score Prediction
Texas controls the pace, lives at the free throw line, and gradually stretches the margin in the second half.
Texas 86, South Carolina 70
ATS and Total Picks
- Against the Spread: Texas -12.5
- Over Under: Over 149.5