South Carolina vs. UConn Prediction, Odds & Preview Today: Best Bets for Women's March Madness
The women’s NCAA Tournament national championship tips off today at 3 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN), as No. 1 seed South Carolina (35-3) takes on No. 2 seed UConn (36-3) at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.
These two powerhouse programs already met once this season, with the Huskies emerging victorious. But will the result be the same now that a national title is on the line? Our South Carolina vs. UConn prediction, odds, and preview dives into that question, alongside our South Carolina vs. UConn player props, parlay, and odds.
UConn enters as a 6.5-point betting favorite to take down the Gamecocks and claim the final victory of the women's March Madness bracket.
📈 South Carolina vs. UConn line movement
According to BetMGM, UConn opened as 5.5-point betting favorite but the line has since shifted to -6.5 with 60% of bets and 77% of money on the Huskies. The total opened at 132.5 and risen to 133.5 with 82% of bet and 89% of money on the Over. However, 65% of moneyline bets are on South Carolina (+250).
🏀 South Carolina vs. UConn prediction & picks for today
Here are my best South Carolina vs. UConn predictions for the national championship of the NCAA Tournament; use our parlay calculator to get the best odds for any same-game parlay:
✅ Against the spread pick: UConn -6.5 (-105 via BetMGM) vs. South Carolina ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔥 Best player prop bet: Sarah Strong Over 10.5 rebounds (-102 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎯 Exact score prediction: UConn 76, South Carolina 62 (+19000 via DraftKings)
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✅ UConn to cover the spread: -5.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Huskies' performance against UCLA was one of the most impressive in recent memory. They defeated the No. 1 overall seed 85-51, holding them to 38.5% shooting from the field and 25% from beyond the 3-point line while forcing 19 turnovers. Meanwhile, the Huskies’ offense was impeccable, shooting 55% from the field and 43.8% from 3-point range.
This isn’t the first time the Huskies have dominated a great team this season. On Feb. 16, they went into Columbia and defeated the Gamecocks by 29 points. In that game, the Gamecocks shot just 17.6% from long range, as they were outscored in every quarter.
The Gamecocks looked great in their win over Texas in the Final Four, but that performance isn’t enough to make me fade the Huskies. When these two teams met earlier this year, the Huskies won the rebounding battle 48-29. If they have even half of that success on Sunday, this game will get ugly early.
📊 Best odds: -105 via BetMGM ($10 to win $9.52)
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🔥 Sarah Strong Over 10.5 rebounds ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Strong is averaging 8.7 rebounds per game this season, but everything points to her going well Over that season average on Sunday. She’s averaging 11 rebounds in the NCAA Tournament, and she’s pulled down at least 11 in three of her four games. In the Elite Eight, she grabbed 17 boards against USC.
In the first meeting between the Huskies and the Gamecocks, Strong played a massive part in why the Huskies were so successful on the glass. She pulled down a game-high 13 boards in just 31 minutes. If Sunday’s game is closer, she’ll play even more minutes, as she’s played at least 33 in back-to-back contests.
Considering the obvious advantage that the Huskies had on the glass in the first meeting, it’s surprising to see the price for this total at nearly +100. I understand that Strong will need to clear her season average by 2.3, but she’s had no difficulty doing that, recording at least 11 boards in six of her last eight games.
📊 Best odds: -102 via FanDuel ($10 to win $9.80)
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🎯 Score prediction: UConn 76, South Carolina 62
The Huskies won’t win this game by 29, but they’ll dominate the Gamecocks for the second time this season. The Huskies are playing their best basketball right now. They’ve won 15 consecutive games, capturing each victory by double digits.
The Gamecocks aren’t pushovers, but I struggle to see what they can do differently to beat a team that so easily dominated them a month and a half ago. Maybe they keep it close early, but ultimately, the Huskies will be better on both sides of the ball and win easily.
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🤖 South Carolina vs. UConn AI prediction
For entertainment purposes, we asked ChatGPT to analyze historical trends and live NCAA Tournament stats before predicting the winner and exact score for South Carolina vs. UConn. Our AI prediction projects a final score of South Carolina 72, UConn 65.
🖥️ AI score prediction: South Carolina 72, UConn 65
- In their most recent encounter on Feb. 16, UConn ended South Carolina's 71-game home winning streak with an 87-58 victory
- The Huskies' path has been marked by significant victories, including their Final Four win over UCLA and Paige Bueckers' leadership and performance have been pivotal in their tournament run
- The Huskies’ offense is typically led by the exceptional guard play of Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, and their 3-point shooting and fast-paced transition offense can overwhelm opponents
🤔 Betting takeaway: ChatGPT's AI prediction would mean South Carolina covering the spread (+6.5) and a total of Over 132.5 points. ChatGPT is not a dedicated sports betting model, but it can identify data that March Madness bettors might overlook.
📊 Live South Carolina vs. UConn odds
Follow the latest women's March Madness odds for the NCAA Tournament.
🔢 South Carolina vs. UConn opening odds
- Spread: South Carolina +5.5 (-110) | UConn -5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: South Carolina +310 | UConn -258
- Over/Under: Over 132.5 (-110) | Under 132.5 (-110)
📺 How to watch South Carolina vs. UConn: Women's national championship
📅 Date: Sunday, April 6
🕗 Time: 3 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Amalie Arena (Tampa, Fla.)
📺 TV: ABC, ESPN
💻 Streaming: March Madness Live, ESPN+
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