South Carolina Gamecocks vs Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Crimson Tide (-21.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Alabama Crimson Tide (4-1) are hosting the South Carolina Gamecocks (3-2) at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Alabama is 21.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 51.

The South Carolina Gamecocks come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Gamecocks stepped onto the field against the Ole Miss Rebels and went home with a loss by a final score of 27-3. Against the rush, the Gamecocks conceded 140 yds on 41 attempts, which is an average of 3.4 yards per run allowed. South Carolina relinquished 14 completions on 27 tries for 285 yards, and a completion rate of 51.9%. Overall, they tallied 76 plays which converted into 313 yds. The South Carolina Gamecocks rushed the ball a total of 43 different times and compiled 151 yds, which came out to an average of 3.5 yds per attempt.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 28.0 points per game. As a team they're maintaining an average of 184.0 yards via the ground game which ranks them 43rd in the country. The Gamecocks have tallied 1,800 yards in total over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, South Carolina has earned 5 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns via the ground. South Carolina has accounted for 95 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 41 penalties for 376 yds. They have surrendered the ball 8 times.

Regarding passing yardage, the Gamecocks are allowing 828 yds which puts them in 18th in the country. They have yielded 165.6 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 53.9%. Overall, they are surrendering 276.8 yards per contest which ranks them 15th in the country. They have conceded 4 touchdowns by air as well as 7 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up 3.2 yards per rush and 111.2 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 556 yards on the ground through 5 games. The Gamecocks rank 32nd in the nation regarding team defense, conceding 19.0 PPG.

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The Crimson Tide come into this matchup with a record of 4-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Crimson Tide walked away with a loss by a score of 40-35 against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Alabama ran the football for 4.0 yards per carry, totaling 84 yards on 21 attempts. The Crimson Tide ended up finishing with 394 yds and they ran 45 plays (8.8 yards per play). The Crimson Tide secondary allowed a completion rate of 76.2%, surrendering 252 yards on 16 for 21 through the air. Alabama allowed 54 run attempts for 166 yds (3.1 yds per rush).

Regarding their ability to score points, the Crimson Tide are sitting 8th in the country holding an average of 44.6 PPG. The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 468.2 yards per contest, which ranks them 16th in college football. The Alabama offense has compiled 366 yards of penalties on 40 violations, which is 31st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 2 interceptions while conceding 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 101 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Crimson Tide have racked up 1,370 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 274.0 passing yards per game, which is ranked 30th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 194.2 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 971 yards overall.

Alabama has given up a total of 643 yards rushing (128.6 yards per game) and 5 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 207.6 yards/game, which has them ranked 61st in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 5 picks this season. The Crimson Tide defense has taken part in 372 plays, which is 102nd in the country. The Crimson Tide are allowing 20.0 points per game, which has them sitting 41st in the country. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 100 total points.

Who will win tonight's Gamecocks/Crimson Tide college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Crimson Tide -21.5

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