Match Analysis: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-22
- Time: 9:15 PM UTC
- Location: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
Game Overview
The South Carolina Gamecocks will host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Williams-Brice Stadium as part of their 2025 college football season. South Carolina, from the SEC, comes into the game with a disappointing 3-7 overall record and a 1-7 SEC record, having lost five straight contests. Coastal Carolina, competing in the Sun Belt conference, holds a decent 5-3 record, showing more recent success. South Carolina is a heavy favorite based on odds and conference strength despite their struggles this season.
Key Factors to Consider
- South Carolina's season has been marked by losses against strong SEC opponents including Alabama, Texas A&M, and LSU, demonstrating difficulty in offense and defense, evident in their 3-7 record. Coastal Carolina has posted a respectable 5-3 record with wins in recent games against Marshall and Georgia State but also suffered close losses, showing competitive but inconsistent play against mid-tier teams.
- There is no recent direct head-to-head history between these teams this season or noted significant rivalry impact. South Carolina's SEC affiliation provides a generally stronger competition level compared to Coastal Carolina's Sun Belt schedule.
- No specific injuries reported in the provided data, but typical late-season wear may impact South Carolina more given their heavy schedule and physical conference opponents.
- The game being played at South Carolina's home stadium, Williams-Brice Stadium, provides a significant home-field advantage. Coastal Carolina has less experience in high-profile SEC venues which might affect their performance under pressure.
- South Carolina is motivated to secure a late-season win to break their losing streak and restore some confidence before a high-profile game against Clemson next week. Coastal Carolina aims to upset a Power Five team to bolster their national reputation and finish their regular season strong.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | South Carolina Gamecocks: -4000, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers: 1500 | South Carolina Gamecocks | โ โ โ โ โ 92% |
| Spread | South Carolina Gamecocks: -23.5 -115, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers: +23.5 -105 | South Carolina Gamecocks to cover -23.5 | โ โ โ โ โ 85% |
| Over/under | Over: 50.5 -110, Under: 50.5 -110 | Over 50.5 points | โ โ โ โ โ 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | South Carolina Gamecocks -8% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 50.5 24% |
๐ฅ Best Value Pick: Over 50.5 at 24% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 26.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
South Carolina is predicted to win decisively due to stronger conference pedigree, home advantage, and higher-quality opponent history. However, the spread of -23.5 points indicates a strong potential for a high scoring margin, with South Carolina likely to dominate.
Predicted Score: South Carolina Gamecocks 42 – 17 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers