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

On Saturday, the South Carolina men’s basketball travels to Lexington, Kentucky, to play the No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats. Here’s how you can watch and listen to the game, plus predictions, odds, injuries, and more.

Who: South Carolina (10-12, 0-9 SEC) at No. 14 Kentucky (15-7, 4-5 SEC)
When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, Noon ET
Where: Rupp Arena (20,500), Lexington, Kentucky

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How to watch, listen to South Carolina vs. Kentucky

TV/What Channel?: The game will be on ESPN2, with John Schriffen (play-by-play) and Daymeon Fishback (analyst) on the call.

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 11:30 a.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

Kentucky radio/streaming: The game will be aired on the UK Sports Network and streamed on iHeatrtRadio, with Tom Leach (play-by-play) and Jack Givens (analyst) on the call.

Satellite radio/streaming: The South Carolina broadcast will be on SiriusXM channel 380 and streamed on SiriusXM.com and the SiriusXM app. The Kentucky broadcast will be on SiriusXM channel 84.

Betting Info: South Carolina vs. Kentucky

As of Saturday at 8:50 a.m., Kentucky is favored by 11.5 points, while the over/under is 151.5.

South Carolina is 11-11 against the spread this season. Kentucky is 10-11-1 against the spread this season.

Of South Carolina’s 22 games, the total has gone 8-14. Of Kentucky’s 22 games, the total has gone 13-9.

Of the last 10 South Carolina-Kentucky games, the Gamecocks are 5-5 against the spread, while the over/under has gone 7-3.

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Predictions: South Carolina vs. Kentucky

Computer Predictions

KenPom predicts a score of Kentucky 82-South Carolina 70 and gives the Wildcats an 85% probability of winning. Out of 155 games on Saturday, it’s No. 36 with a “Thrill Score” of 43.

Bart Torvik predicts a score of Kentucky 83-South Carolina 70 and gives the Wildcats an 87% probability of winning. The game has a “Torvik Thrill Quotient” of 58 (ranks 40th).

ESPN’s BPI predicts that Kentucky will win by 11.6 points and gives the Wildcats an 86.4% probability of winning. The game’s matchup quality is 73.7 (out of 100), which is the 21st best of Saturday’s games.

Massey Ratings predicts a score of Kentucky 82-South Carolina 72 and gives the Wildcats an 82% probability of winning.

GamecockCentral Staff Predictions

Chris Clark: Wildcats 75-60
Kevin Miller: Wildcats 88-69
Brian Shoemaker: Wildcats 79-71
Jack Veltri: Wildcats 75-64

Injury report: South Carolina vs. Kentucky

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.

From Friday’s night report:

For South Carolina, Myles Stute is listed as OUT (blood clot).

For Kentucky, starting point guard Lamont Butler is QUESTIONABLE (shoulder), starting guard Jaxson Robinson is QUESTIONABLE (unknown), and backup point guard Kerr Kriisa remains OUT (foot fracture).

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