South Carolina Gamecocks vs Georgia Bulldogs Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 28, 2026
South Carolina heads to Stegeman Coliseum for an SEC matchup against Georgia on Saturday afternoon. The Gamecocks are 12-16 overall and 3-12 in conference play, currently tied for 14th in the SEC standings. Georgia is 19-9 overall and 7-8 in league action, 10th in the conference race. Cash in a winner with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, GA
- TV: SEC Network
South Carolina Gamecocks Outlook
South Carolina averages 76.2 points per game while shooting 44% overall, but allowing 76.3 per game on the season. Meechie Johnson leads the Gamecocks with averages of 17.1 points and 4.3 assists per contest, providing steady backcourt scoring and playmaking. Mike Sharavjamts adds 11.1 points and a team-high 5.4 rebounds per game, while Elijah Strong contributes 10.7 points as another scoring option. The Gamecocks average 32.7 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game, but have struggled defensively in SEC play. South Carolina dropped its most recent game 72-63 against Kentucky and has lost four of its last five contests entering this road matchup.
Injury Report: Myles Stute, Cam Scott, and Abu Yarmah are out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 76.2
- Points Allowed: 76.3
- Rebounds: 32.7
- Assists: 13.6
- Steals: 5.7
- Blocks: 2.4
- Turnovers: 9.9
Georgia Bulldogs Outlook
Georgia averages 89.8 points per game while shooting 46.9% overall and allowing opponents to score 78.8. Jeremiah Wilkinson leads the Bulldogs with an average of 17.7 points per contest, while Blue Cain adds 13.7 points and a team-best 5.2 rebounds to balance the scoring attack. Marcus Millender contributes 11.8 points and a team-high 3.9 assists per game in the backcourt. Georgia averages 38.6 rebounds and 14.6 assists per contest and ranks among the higher-scoring teams in the nation. The Bulldogs are coming off an 88-80 road loss at Vanderbilt, but had won two straight conference games before that setback.
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Injury Report: Georgia has no players listed on its injury report.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 89.8
- Points Allowed: 78.8
- Rebounds: 38.6
- Assists: 14.6
- Steals: 8.3
- Blocks: 6.3
- Turnovers: 10.6
South Carolina vs Georgia Prediction
Georgia’s offensive firepower gives the Bulldogs a clear advantage in this matchup. With multiple scorers averaging double figures and strong rebounding numbers, Georgia will control the tempo at home. South Carolina has struggled defensively in conference play, and slowing down a team averaging nearly 90 points per game will be a tall task on the road. Expect the Bulldogs to dictate pace and pull away late. Final Score Prediction: Georgia Bulldogs win and cover ATS, 88-74.
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