South Carolina vs Arkansas Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/14/2026, 10:03 AM ET

South Carolina vs Arkansas Information

The South Carolina Gamecocks will be on the road Wednesday night for an SEC matchup in Fayetteville, AR, at 9:00 PM against the Arkansas Razorbacks. South Carolina has 10 wins and 6 losses this season, coming into Wednesday having lost 2 of the last 3 after a 5-point home loss to Georgia. The Arkansas Razorbacks returned home Wednesday night with 12 wins and 4 losses on the year, ranked #17 in the nation after winning 3 of the last 5 following a 22-point road loss to Auburn. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

South Carolina Preview

The South Carolina offense has averaged 79.5 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, South Carolina has been solid, holding opponents to 69.6 points per game this season, but has allowed an average of 79 points over their last two losses. Meechie Johnson leads the South Carolina offense this season, averaging 13.8 points and four assists per game. Big man Mike Sharavjamts is second on the team, averaging 12 points to go along with the team's leading 5.8 rebounds per game. Elijah Strong averages 11.4 points, and Eli Ellis is averaging 10.3 points per game this season.

Arkansas Preview

Offensively, Arkansas has been stout this season, averaging 89.4 points on 49% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Razorbacks have allowed 76.9 points per game this season, but have given up an average of 94.5 points per game over their last two losses. Darius Acuff Jr. leads the Arkansas offense this season with 19.9 points and 5.9 assists per game. Meleek Thomas is 2nd on the team, averaging 15.4 points, while big man Malique Ewin averages a 4th-best 8.9 points per game. Trevon Brazile is averaging 13.5 points to go along with the team’s leading 6.8 rebounds per game.

South Carolina vs Arkansas Prediction

Arkansas is a better team in this matchup and will overwhelm a mediocre South Carolina team on Wednesday. Look for the Razorbacks to dominate this game, start to finish, on their home floor, leading to another victory. Take Arkansas to pick up their 13th victory of the season and 3rd in conference play Wednesday night with a home win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Arkansas Razorbacks win and cover 78-64.

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