No. 4 South Carolina Hosts Florida: How to Watch, Betting Odds & Predictions
The No. 4 South Carolina Gamecocks (22-2, 10-1 SEC) return to Colonial Life Arena on Thursday night, looking to extend their dominance as they host the Florida Gators (12-12, 3-7 SEC). With tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET, here’s everything you need to know, from how to watch and listen to predictions, betting odds, and injury updates.
Game Details
- Who: Florida (12-12, 3-7 SEC) at No. 4 South Carolina (22-2, 10-1 SEC)
- When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 | 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Colonial Life Arena (18,000), Columbia, South Carolina
- TV Channel: SEC Network (Eric Frede & Christy Thomaskutty on the call)
- Live Streaming: ESPN app (with a TV provider login)
- Radio Broadcast:98.5 FM (Columbia) | 96.3 FM (Florence) | SiriusXM 83
- Play-by-Play: Brad Muller
- Pregame Show: Begins at 6:30 p.m. ET
Live Score & Game Updates
GamecockCentral will provide live score updates and analysis throughout the game. Subscribers can access real-time discussions on The Insiders Forum starting 30 minutes before tipoff.
Betting Info & NCAA Title Odds
- As of Wednesday night (9 p.m. ET), betting lines for the game have not been posted on FanDuel.
- NCAA Women’s Tournament Winner Odds:
- FanDuel: South Carolina (+190), UCLA (+400), Notre Dame (+550), UConn (+550), Texas (+750), USC (+800)
- DraftKings: South Carolina (+175), UCLA (+400), UConn (+450), Notre Dame (+500), USC (+600), Texas (+850)
Predictions: Can Florida Keep It Close?
Computer Projections
- Massey Ratings: South Carolina 86, Florida 56 (97% chance of Gamecocks win)
- Bart Torvik: South Carolina 88, Florida 58 (99% chance of Gamecocks win)
Expert Predictions (GamecockCentral & 107.5 The Game Staff)
- Chris Clark: Gamecocks 87-65
- Tyler Head: Gamecocks 68-48
- Kevin Miller: Gamecocks 83-54
- Brian Shoemaker: Gamecocks 90-60
Injury Report
South Carolina
- Ashlyn Watkins (F) – OUT for the season (torn ACL)
Florida
- No injuries reported
Game Outlook
With South Carolina’s elite defense and high-powered offense, the Gamecocks enter as heavy favorites against a struggling Florida squad. The Gators will need a near-perfect game to pull off an upset, while South Carolina looks to continue its dominance in SEC play.
Can the Gamecocks roll past Florida as expected, or will the Gators make it interesting? Tune in Thursday at 7 p.m. ET to find out.
