South Carolina Gamecocks vs Florida Gators Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The South Carolina Gamecocks travel to Gainesville to face the Florida Gators on Tuesday night. South Carolina is 11-14 overall and 2-10 in SEC play, which is 14th, after an 89-75 loss at Alabama. Florida is 19-6 overall and 10-2 in conference action, tied for first, following a 92-83 win over Kentucky. Cash a winning ticket with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Tuesday, February 17
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL
- TV: SEC Network
South Carolina Gamecocks Outlook
South Carolina averages 76.4 points per game and allows an average of 75.9. The Gamecocks shoot 44% from the field. Meechie Johnson leads the Gamecocks with averages of 16.7 points and 4.2 assists per game, leading the way in scoring and playmaking. Mike Sharavjamts leads the team on the boards, averaging 5.5 rebounds per game and adding 10.9 points, helping South Carolina generate extra possessions on the offensive glass. Kobe Knox averages 10.5 points per game, providing the backcourt with another perimeter option.
Defensively, Johnson averages 1.3 steals per game, and Sharavjamts averages 1.0 blocks per game. South Carolina averages 33.0 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game but struggles to create separation, allowing 75.9 points per contest. South Carolina does not have any players listed on its injury report.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 76.4
- Points Allowed: 75.9
- Field Goal %: 44%
- Rebounds: 33.0
- Assists: 13.7
- Steals: 5.7
- Blocks: 2.4
- Turnovers: 9.9
Florida Gators Outlook
Florida averages 86.5 points per game while shooting 47% from the field, and allows an average of 71.4. Thomas Haugh leads the Gators with an average of 17.5 points per game and adds 6.3 rebounds, giving Florida a consistent scorer. Rueben Chinyelu anchors the interior with a team-high average of 11.8 rebounds per game and chips in with an average of 11.7 points. Boogie Fland averages 11.3 points and a team-high 3.7 assists, directing the offense and creating perimeter pressure.
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Florida averages 46.0 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game, reflecting its depth and ball movement. Alex Condon leads the team with 1.5 blocks, and Fland averages 2.0 steals. Isaiah Brown is out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 86.5
- Points Allowed: 71.4
- Field Goal %: 47%
- Rebounds: 46.0
- Assists: 16.2
- Steals: 6.8
- Blocks: 5.1
- Turnovers: 11.7
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Florida Gators Prediction
Florida’s 46.0 rebounds per game and 86.5 scoring average provide the decisive edge against a South Carolina team allowing 75.9 points and averaging just 33.0 rebounds. Chinyelu’s 11.8 rebounds create additional possessions for the Gators, and Haugh’s 17.5 points maintain consistent scoring. South Carolina relies heavily on Johnson’s 16.7 points to generate offense, while Florida’s interior size and overall play inside will make the difference. Final Score Prediction: Florida Gators win and cover ATS, 90-74.
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