South Carolina State Bulldogs defeat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 78-70: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NCAAB · South Carolina State Bulldogs 78, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 70

The South Carolina State Bulldogs beat the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 78-70 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at G.B. Hodge Center. The South Carolina State Bulldogs covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 148.5, with 148 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Upstate Spartans final score and game recap

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans led 35-32 at halftime. The South Carolina State Bulldogs outscored the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 46-35 in the second half. They trailed by 3 points at halftime and came back to win.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Upstate Spartans?

The South Carolina State Bulldogs covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 8 points.

The spread opened at South Carolina Upstate Spartans -7.5 and closed at South Carolina Upstate Spartans -3.5. AiQ's pick was the South Carolina State Bulldogs +3.5: a win.

Did South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Upstate Spartans go over or under the total?

The game went under: 148 points combined against a closing total of 148.5, under by 0.5. 67 of the 148 points came in the first half.

The total opened and closed at 148.5. AiQ's pick was the over 148.5: a loss.

How did AiQ's South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Upstate Spartans predictions do?

AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

AiQ was right on the moneyline and the spread and wrong on the total.

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Upstate Spartans odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the South Carolina State Bulldogs at +147 and the South Carolina Upstate Spartans at -179. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the South Carolina Upstate Spartans a 61% favorite. The South Carolina State Bulldogs won as the underdog at +147: $147 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the South Carolina State Bulldogs, the price before the game was +150: priced below fair (−2.9% value).

The spread moved toward the South Carolina State Bulldogs between the open and the close, and they covered.

This result left the South Carolina State Bulldogs 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the South Carolina State Bulldogs.

This result left the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight losses for the South Carolina Upstate Spartans.

What's next for South Carolina State Bulldogs and South Carolina Upstate Spartans?

Next for the South Carolina State Bulldogs: at the Chicago State Cougars on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the South Carolina Upstate Spartans: at the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Monday, November 9, 2026.