Match Analysis: South Carolina Gamecocks vs South Carolina State Bulldogs – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-06
- Time: 11:05 PM UTC
- Location: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
Game Overview
South Carolina Gamecocks, a strong SEC team, host the South Carolina State Bulldogs, an FCS opponent, in this season's early matchup. Both teams enter 1-0, but the Gamecocks hold a significant talent, depth, and program advantage.
Key Factors to Consider
- South Carolina Gamecocks are 1-0 and have demonstrated strong offensive and defensive performance consistent with SEC-level competition. South Carolina State Bulldogs also 1-0, but their schedule and depth are at a lower tier (FCS).
- Historically, South Carolina has dominated this matchup as a Power 5 program. No recent tightly contested games; usually South Carolina wins by large margins.
- No major injury reports available for either team indicating key starters missing, maintaining full-strength rosters for the Gamecocks.
- Weather at Williams-Brice Stadium is mild (85Β°F, slight chance of rain, light 4 mph wind), unlikely to significantly impact gameplay or scoring.
- South Carolina motivated to assert dominance early in the season against an in-state FCS opponent to build confidence and momentum. South Carolina State eager but realistically lower chances to compete strongly.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | South Carolina -10000 / South Carolina State +18000 | South Carolina | β β β β β 94% |
Spread | South Carolina -42.5 -110 / South Carolina State +42.5 -110 | South Carolina -42.5 | β β β β β 88% |
Over/under | Over 52.5 -110 / Under 52.5 -110 | Under 52.5 | β β β ββ 69% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Home 0% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 52.5 32% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 52.5 at 32% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 34.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
South Carolina Gamecocks to win on the moneyline and cover the -42.5 spread; expect the total to go under 52.5 due to conservative play and clock management in a one-sided matchup.
Predicted Score: South Carolina Gamecocks 44, South Carolina State Bulldogs 6