Wednesday’s game features the High Point Panthers (16-5, 4-2 Big South) and the South Carolina Upstate Spartans (5-15, 1-4 Big South) facing off at G.B. Hodge Center in what is expected to be a lopsided matchup, with a projected 83-71 victory for heavily favored High Point according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on January 22.

Based on our computer prediction, South Carolina Upstate is projected to cover the point spread (13.5) versus High Point. The two teams are projected to fall short of the 161.5 over/under.

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High Point vs. South Carolina Upstate Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Venue: G.B. Hodge Center
• Line: High Point -13.5
• Point total: 161.5
• Moneyline (to win): High Point -1250, South Carolina Upstate +710

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High Point vs. South Carolina Upstate Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  High Point 83, South Carolina Upstate 71

Spread & Total Prediction for High Point vs. South Carolina Upstate

• Pick ATS: South Carolina Upstate (+13.5)
• Pick OU: Under (161.5)

High Point has compiled an 8-11-0 record against the spread this season, while South Carolina Upstate is 8-9-0. The Panthers have gone over the point total in nine games, while Spartans games have gone over 12 times. The two teams score 155.9 points per game combined, 5.6 less than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, High Point is 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall while South Carolina Upstate has gone 4-6 against the spread and 2-8 overall.

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High Point Performance Insights

• The Panthers are outscoring opponents by 12.8 points per game with a +270 scoring differential overall. They put up 80.2 points per game (61st in college basketball) and give up 67.4 per outing (68th in college basketball).
• High Point wins the rebound battle by an average of 5.5 boards. It is collecting 33.2 rebounds per game (145th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 27.7 per contest.
• High Point knocks down 8.3 three-pointers per game (121st in college basketball) at a 35.7% rate (84th in college basketball), compared to the 6.5 per game its opponents make at a 33.5% rate.
• The Panthers rank 12th in college basketball with 106.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 129th in college basketball defensively with 89.6 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• High Point has committed 1.3 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 9.7 (30th in college basketball play) while forcing 11 (252nd in college basketball).

South Carolina Upstate Performance Insights

• The Spartans put up 75.7 points per game (167th in college basketball) while giving up 82.8 per contest (356th in college basketball). They have a -142 scoring differential and have been outscored by 7.1 points per game.
• South Carolina Upstate loses the rebound battle by 1.2 boards on average. It collects 32.3 rebounds per game, 195th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 33.5.
• South Carolina Upstate makes 6.4 three-pointers per game (311th in college basketball), 2.2 fewer than its opponents.
• South Carolina Upstate has committed three more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 14.4 (347th in college basketball) while forcing 11.4 (213th in college basketball).

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