Expert Picks, Odds & How to Watch Oklahoma vs South Carolina [NCAAW]

• South Carolina has revenge on its mind
• Oklahoma last made the Elite Eight in 2010
• Continue reading for my Oklahoma vs South Carolina expert picks

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Two months on from pulling a shocking upset, the #4 Oklahoma Sooners (26-7) again face the #1 South Carolina Gamecocks (33-3). The Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, will play host to this Sweet 16 game on Saturday, March 27 at 5:00 pm ET. ESPN will broadcast the game.

Keep reading for my Oklahoma vs South Carolina picks in this SEC battle. I have also provided the odds and how to watch the seventh of eight Sweet 16 games.

Oklahoma vs South Carolina Expert Picks

• South Carolina -17.5 (-105, DraftKings)

Of course, South Carolina lost the first matchup in Norman. The Gamecocks never led by even 10 points, let alone 18 points. However, South Carolina has won 24 of its 33 games by 18 or more points, including impressive wins over ranked squads: Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Kentucky. Through two tournament games, South Carolina has outscored its opponents 204-95.

Oklahoma had an LSU problem in the regular season, suffering its two largest losses to the Lady Tigers. Otherwise, Oklahoma kept the rest of its games within 18 points. That said, Oklahoma went a poor 1-6 against top-10 teams, with the lone win coming at home against South Carolina. Away from home, the Sooners lost by 14 to UCLA (neutral site), 6 to Kentucky, 8 to Texas, 16 to Vanderbilt, and 34 to LSU.

With revenge on their mind, I expect the Gamecocks to win handily and punch their ticket to yet another Elite Eight. South Carolina has advanced to five straight Elite Eights and seven of the last eight.

• Under 154.5 Points (-110, Caesars)

While the over eventually cashed in the regular-season matchup, it took overtime to exceed 150 points. South Carolina has one of the stingiest defenses in the entire country, allowing fewer than 60 points per game with a robust 77.3 defensive rating. The Gamecocks are seventh in the country in blocks per game with SEC rebounding champion Madina Okot leading the way with 1.5 blocks per game.

Oklahoma has a similarly sturdy defense. Oklahoma has held opponents to a 35.7% field goal percentage this year, the 11th-best mark in the country. The Sooners are the premier rebounders in the NCAA, averaging a country-best 32.5 defensive rebounds per game and second-best 48.7 total rebounds per game. Oklahoma averaged 15.3 steals plus blocks per game.

Oklahoma vs South Carolina Odds

South Carolina is a huge favorite to advance in Sacramento. South Carolina bettors should take the Gamecocks at 94¢ at Kalshi, which is equal to a -1567 moneyline price at other books. Without Kalshi, the odds spike to -2400 across various books. Against the spread, South Carolina bettors can find -17.5 at DraftKings for -105 odds.

On the Oklahoma side, bettors can take the Kalshi price of 7¢, a moneyline of +1329. Without Kalshi, the best bet is Caesars’ +1300 line. Against the spread, Sooners bettors should take +18.5 provided by BetMGM (-110 odds).

The total is set between 153.5 and 154.5 points. Over bettors should take over 153.5 points on FanDuel (-108 odds). Under bettors should take under 154.5 points on Caesars (-110 odds).

Odds as of Mar. 28, 2026. Sign up with Kalshi promo code DIME or check out college basketball apps.

How to Watch Oklahoma vs South Carolina

ESPN will handle the broadcast at 5:00 pm ET on Saturday, March 28. The winner will face the winner of the #3 TCU vs #10 Virginia, a matchup that will also be found on ESPN – around 7:30 pm ET.

By the Numbers: Oklahoma vs South Carolina

Oklahoma vs South Carolina: 1st Matchup

On January 22, Oklahoma delivered South Carolina’s only conference loss* with a 94-82 win in overtime. Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers hit a game-tying shot in the dying moments of regulation before the Sooners dominated in overtime. South Carolina was double-digit favorites in Norman.

All five Oklahoma starters poured in at least 11 points, but the most impressive was Aaliyah Chavez. After scoring 11 points in regulation, the guard scored 15 in overtime alone. Both Sahara Williams and the aforementioned Raegan Beers had double-doubles in the contest.

South Carolina shot a disastrous 37% from the field with a shoddy 23.8% conversion rate from three-point land. Tessa Johnson scored 19 points, knocking down three threes. Raven Johnson (16) and Joyce Edwards (12) also scored in double figures.

*Texas beat South Carolina twice, but the Players Era Championship and SEC Title Game are considered non-conference games.