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South Carolina vs. UCLA prediction: South Carolina favored to win women's March Madness Championship matchup [4/5/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get South Carolina vs UCLA predictions for college basketball Sunday.
UCLA and South Carolina will meet in the NCAA Championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 3:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts South Carolina as the most likely winner of the South Carolina vs. UCLA game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
South Carolina vs. UCLA prediction: Who will win the Championship?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAAW Tournament matchup between South Carolina and UCLA, forming part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives South Carolina a 62% chance of beating UCLA.
According to our model, the 127.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
South Carolina vs. UCLA odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | South Carolina | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-112) | +4.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -215 | +180 |
| Total | o127.5 (-106) | u127.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Carolina vs. UCLA picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | UCLA +4.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UCLA | +180 |
| Total | Over 127.5 | -106 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 127.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
South Carolina vs. UCLA game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball action between UCLA and South Carolina at Mortgage Matchup Center is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM ET.
- Who: South Carolina vs. UCLA
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
- March Madness stage: Championship Game
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Conclusion
We predict South Carolina, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat UCLA this women's March Madness Championship matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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