It’s rivalry weekend in college football, and there are a ton of great NCAAF games set to take place. One battle will be held in the state of South Carolina, and it will be the Clemson Tigers hosting the South Carolina Gamecocks.
This is one of the nonconference games that happen every single year, and it’s always one that draws a ton of attention. This is also a monster game when it comes to the latest CFP rankings.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers Information
The South Carolina Gamecocks are coming into this game with an overall record of 7-4, but they do have some momentum. Clemson has gone 10-1 on the year, but the lone loss might end up being enough to keep them out of the playoffs.
Both teams have had this one circled on their NCAAF schedule since the season began.
Last Game Record
The South Carolina Gamecocks standings in the SEC took a pretty significant jump last weekend as they were able to stun the Tennessee Volunteers. South Carolina picked up a 63-38 win over the Volunteers in one of the biggest upsets of the year, and the biggest win for the Gamecocks.
Clemson comes into this game having won two straight games, but that came on the heels of a bad loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Tigers picked up a 40-10 win over Miami a week ago.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers Analysis
You always have to look at college football injuries this time of year, and both teams are going to be missing some starters. The biggest stars for each team will be taking the field though, and that’s going to set up for a nice showdown.
South Carolina comes into this game scoring 31.7 points per contest, but they are also allowing 27.3 points per game. The Gamecocks are a tough team to stop, but they also have to find a way to get better on the defensive side of the football.
South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler has thrown 14 touchdowns this season, but he also has nine interceptions. Taking care of the football is going to be a big key for the Gamecocks in this game.
The Clemson stats look much better overall, but the Tigers are trying to find some consistency as well. Clemson is scoring 34.7 points per game, while allowing just 20.0 points per night.
The Tigers have a balanced attack on offense, and running back Will Shipley can be a difference-maker for this team. Shipley has scored 13 touchdowns this season, and he is closing in on 1,000 rushing yards.
Odds Breakdown
It’s important to take a close look at the NCAAF odds before you even start to think about making a South Carolina vs Clemson prediction.
- South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina is a pretty significant underdog in this NCAAF matchup as they are getting 14.5 points against the spread. You can also get the Gamecocks at +430 on the moneyline and that is a ton of value.
- Clemson Tigers
Clemson is going to have to win by at least 15 points to cover the spread, and that’s never easy to do in a rivalry game. The Tigers are the moneyline betting favorites at -600, meaning you have to make a bet of $600 just to win $100.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Pick and Prediction
There are a couple of different ways you can go when looking to make a South Carolina vs Clemson prediction, including betting against the spread and making an over/under pick.
These NCAAF teams might not be close when it comes to the NCAAF standings, but that doesn’t matter in a rivalry game. South Carolina is going to play well in this game and they will keep it closer than two touchdowns.
This is also going to be a high-scoring affair and looking at the total points is going to be an interesting betting option as well. It will take 30 points to win and that will push the total to over.
- 1 Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +14.5
- 2 Pick: Over 52.0
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