South Carolina vs. Florida men's basketball: How to watch, predictions, odds, injuries, live updates

On Wednesday, the South Carolina men’s basketball team hosts the No. 5 Florida Gators in Columbia. Here’s how you can watch and listen to the game, plus predictions, odds, injuries, and more.

Who: No. 5 Florida (16-2, 3-2 SEC) at South Carolina (10-8, 0-5 SEC)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 7 p.m. ET
Where: Colonial Life Center (18,000), Columbia, South Carolina

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South Carolina vs. Florida Updates

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How to watch, listen to South Carolina vs. Florida

TV/What Channel?: The game will be on the SEC Network, with Mike Morgan (play-by-play) and Mark Wise (analyst) on the call.

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Video streaming: Using your TV provider credentials, you can stream the game using this link on espn.com or with the ESPN app and a connected device, including a television.

South Carolina radio/streaming: The game will be on the Gamecock Radio Network, with Derek Scott (play-by-play) and Casey Manning (analyst) on the call. The pregame show begins at 6:30 p.m. You can stream the South Carolina radio broadcast here.

Gamecock Sports Network Affiliate List (for men’s basketball)

• Allendale, WDOG, 93.5 FM
• Camden, WCAM, 98.7 FM
• Camden, WCAM, 1590 AM
• Charleston, WTMZ, 98.9 FM
• Chesterfield, WVSZ, 107.3 FM
• Columbia, WNKT, 107.5 FM (flagship)
• Florence, WOLH, 96.3 FM
• Florence, WOLH, 1230 AM
• Greenville, WROO, 104.9 FM
• Myrtle Beach, WSEA, 100.3 FM
• Newberry, WKDK, 101.7 FM
• Newberry, WKDK, 1240 AM
• Rock Hill/Lancaster, WRHM, 107.1 FM
• Spartanburg, WSPG, 98.3 FM
• Spartanburg, WSPG, 1400 AM
• Sumter, WDXY, 105.9 FM
• Sumter, WDXY, 1240 AM
• Union, WBCU, 103.5 FM
• Union, WBCU, 1460 AM
• Waynesboro, WYBO, 92.9 FM

Florida radio/streaming: The Gator Sports Network will air the game, with Sean Kelley (play-by-play) and Lee Humphrey (analyst) on the call.

Satellite radio/streaming: The South Carolina broadcast will be on SiriusXM channel 84. As of Tuesday at 6:10 p.m., the game is not listed on SiriusXM.com and the SiriusXM app.

Betting Info: South Carolina vs. Florida

As of Tuesday at 8 p.m., Florida is favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under is 144.5.

South Carolina is 8-10 against the spread, while Florida is 13-5.

Of South Carolina’s 18 games, the total has gone 7-11.

Of Florida’s 18 games, the total has gone 7-11.

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Predictions: South Carolina vs. Florida

Computer Predictions

Massey Ratings predicts a score of Florida 77-South Carolina 71 and gives the Gators a 71% probability of winning.

ESPN’s BPI predicts that Florida will win by 7.1 points and gives the Gators a 75.7% probability of winning.

Bart Torvik predicts a score of Florida 76-South Carolina 66 and gives the Gators an 85% probability of winning.

KenPom predicts a score of Florida 77-South Carolina 67 and gives the Gators an 83% probability of winning.

GamecockCentral Staff Predictions

Chris Clark: Gators 75-59
Kevin Miller: Gators 84-65
Wes Mitchell: Gators 87-77
Brian Shoemaker: Gators 77-73
Jack Veltri: Gators 78-65

Injury report: South Carolina vs. Florida

During the offseason, the SEC approved a policy that mandates availability reports for conference games for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and baseball. For basketball, reports are submitted the night before games and updated on game day.

The night-before report lists Myles Stute as OUT (blood clot), Jamarii Thomas as OUT (knee sprain), and Cam Scott as QUESTIONABLE (unknown reason). For Florida, the report lists Will Richard as PROBABLE.

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