South Carolina Gamecocks vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs Prediction NCAAF in American Football

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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 (85°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 ★★★★★ 94%
Spread South Carolina -42.5 -110 / South Carolina State +42.5 -110 South Carolina -42.5 ★★★★☆ 88%
Over/under Over 52.5 -110 / Under 52.5 -110 Under 52.5 ★★★☆☆ 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%

🔥 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


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