South Carolina Gamecocks vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 11/23/25

The Greenbrier Tip-Off continues on Sunday with another pair of power conference hoops matchups, the second of which will be an SEC vs. Big Ten Showdown between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Northwestern Wildcats. Neither team managed to win on the opening night of the event, as Northwestern failed to maintain a second-half lead over Virginia while South Carolina couldn’t muster a late comeback against Butler. The Gamecocks and Wildcats suffered from similar issues on Friday, both failing to control the glass. Northwestern was out-rebounded 49-25 and surrendered 21 offensive rebounds, while South Carolina was out-rebounded by 19 and allowed 15 offensive boards. 

Oddsmakers expect a fairly low-scoring game on Sunday night, and given the below-average pace of play from both teams, I certainly understand why this total is where it is. However, it seems a couple possessions too low for the amount of three-point shots South Carolina will hoist. Obviously, an abundance of three-point shots is good for an over when they’re going in, but even the misses bode well when betting high on a college basketball total because the long misses jumpstart the break the other way. Northwestern is in the 86th percentile in fast break points, averaging nearly 16 per game – which it should be able to maintain against a poor-rebounding team like South Carolina. It’s also worth mentioning that South Carolina games tend to be physical and gritty, which means ample free throws and hence, more points. 

The Gamecocks didn’t shoot well from range on Friday, but with a game in this gym under their belts, I’m expecting them to have a better showing from the perimeter on Sunday. Meanwhile, Northwestern has shown consistency from range both in a true road setting and in this gym on Friday, so I like the Wildcats’ chances of staying hot from distance with their bevy of shooters. 

South Carolina vs Northwestern prediction: Over 137.5 (-115) available at FanDuel at the time of publishing. Playable to 139.5. 

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