South Carolina Gamecocks vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Kentucky Wildcats

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, KY

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 42.5

The South Carolina Gamecocks (1-0) are traveling to Kroger Field on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the Kentucky Wildcats (1-0). Kentucky is 10.0-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 42.5.

The South Carolina Gamecocks head into this game 1-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Gamecocks faced off with the Old Dominion Monarchs and earned the victory with a final of 23-19. At the end of the game, they ran 79 plays for 288 yds. The South Carolina Gamecocks ran the ball a total of 56 times and accumulated 174 yards, which had them averaging 3.1 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Gamecocks conceded 108 yards on 34 tries, which is an average of 3.2 yards per rush allowed. South Carolina relinquished 22 completions on 38 attempts for a total of 197 yds, and a completion rate of 57.9%.

The Gamecocks have attained 288 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, South Carolina has earned 0 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 1 time. South Carolina has 18 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 5 infractions for 33 yds. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 174.0 yards rushing ranking them 67th in Division 1. When talking about scoring, the South Carolina Gamecocks hold an average of 23.0 points per game.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Gamecocks have given up 197 yds which has them ranked 74th in D-1. They have surrendered 197.0 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 57.9%. During the season, they are allowing 305.0 yards per outing which puts them 73rd in D-1. They have surrendered 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 1 touchdown running the ball. The opposition is running for 3.2 yards per run and 108.0 rushing yards per game this year. During the season, they have conceded 108 rushing yards through 1 outing. The Gamecocks are ranked 77th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, conceding 19.0 points per game.

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The Wildcats come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Wildcats went home victorious with a score of 31-0 when they faced the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The Wildcats finished the contest with a total of 317 yards while they ran 42 plays (7.5 yds per play). Kentucky ran the football for 6.2 yards per carry, finishing the game with 148 yards on 24 carries. Kentucky conceded 12 run attempts for 5 yards (0.4 yards per rush). The Wildcats passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 68.4%, relinquishing 126 yards on 13 for 19 through the air.

The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 317.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 99th in the country. The Kentucky offense has compiled 45 penalty yards on 4 infractions, which is good for 92nd in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 148.0 run yards per game. They have thrown 1 interception while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have tallied 19 1st downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Wildcats rank 75th in D-1 averaging 31.0 points per game. Over the course of the season to this point, the Wildcats have a total of 169 yards through the air, which ranks 101st in Division 1.

The Wildcats are conceding 0.0 points per game, ranking them 5th in Division 1. Kentucky has allowed a total of 5 yards via the ground game and no touchdowns rushing on the year. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 0 pts. They have yielded no touchdownss through the air as well as 126.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 38th in D-1. The Wildcats defense has participated in 31 plays, which has them sitting 1st in college football. Their defense has totaled no fumbles and 2 interceptions this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Wildcats -10.0

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