Match Analysis: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Oklahoma Sooners – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-18
- Time: 4:45 PM UTC
- Location: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
Game Overview
Top-15 ranked Oklahoma Sooners (5-1) visit South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3) in a SEC matchup. Oklahoma is favored by 5.5 points with a moneyline of -215, reflecting their stronger recent form and program prestige, while South Carolina seeks to leverage home advantage and an electric atmosphere to challenge the Sooners.
Key Factors to Consider
- Oklahoma holds a 5-1 record, showing consistency and strong offensive output; South Carolina is 3-3, struggling within the SEC. Recently, South Carolina is 3-2 both overall and against the spread, but Oklahoma remains favorites given their top-15 ranking and better road form.
- Historically, Oklahoma has dominated the matchup with several national championships and Heisman winners, but South Carolina holds some confidence playing at home with notable upsets against ranked rivals in past seasons.
- Current injury reports do not indicate major absences for Oklahoma, while South Carolina has some minor concerns but no key players out of the lineup.
- Williams-Brice Stadium's atmosphere with the traditional 'Sandstorm' entrance energizes South Carolina players and fans. However, weather conditions are expected to be neutral and should not significantly affect gameplay.
- Oklahoma, ranked 14th, is motivated to maintain playoff positioning. South Carolina, at .500, aims to upset a top team to bolster SEC standing, providing strong motivation on home turf.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | -215 (Oklahoma), +180 (South Carolina) | Oklahoma Sooners | β β β β β 75% |
Spread | Oklahoma -5.5 (-110), South Carolina +5.5 (-110) | Oklahoma Sooners -5.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
Over/under | Over 43.5 (-105), Under 43.5 (-115) | Under 43.5 | β β β ββ 62% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Oklahoma Sooners 3% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 43.5 7% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 43.5 at 7% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 7.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Oklahoma Sooners moneyline
Predicted Score: Oklahoma 24 – South Carolina 17