South Carolina Gamecocks vs Oklahoma Sooners Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Oklahoma Sooners

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Sooners (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 40

The South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3) are hitting the road to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024 where they will play the Oklahoma Sooners (4-2). Oklahoma is 3.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 40.

The South Carolina Gamecocks head into this matchup 3-3 for this year. In their last contest, the Gamecocks played the Alabama Crimson Tide and took a loss by a score of 27-25. The South Carolina Gamecocks ran the rock 39 different times and amassed 132 yds, which had them averaging 3.4 yards per tote. At the end of the game, they tallied 71 plays which converted into 374 yards. South Carolina allowed 16 completions on 23 tries for a total of 209 yards, and a completion rate of 69.6%. Against the rush, the Gamecocks gave up 104 yards on 38 tries, which calculates to 2.7 yds per rush allowed.

The Gamecocks have attained 2,174 yards in total for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, South Carolina has amassed 7 passing touchdowns and 12 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 12 times. South Carolina has accounted for 118 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 47 infractions for 425 yds. As a unit they average 175.3 yards rushing which has them sitting 55th in D-1. When talking about getting in the endzone, the South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 27.5 points per contest.

The Gamecocks are sitting in 38th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 20.3 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.1 yards per running attempt and 110.0 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have given up 660 running yards through 6 contests. When talking about passing yards, the Gamecocks have conceded 1,137 yards which puts them in 37th in the country. They have allowed 189.5 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 55.8%. Over the course of this season, they are allowing 299.5 yards per contest ranking them 20th in college football. They have granted 5 touchdowns by air as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Sooners head into this game 4-2 this year. For their last game, the Sooners walked away with a loss by a score of 34-3 against the Texas Longhorns. Oklahoma rushed for 2.3 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 89 yds on 39 carries. The Sooners finished the contest with a total of 237 yds while they ran 69 plays (3.4 yds per play). The Sooners secondary allowed a completion rate of 67.7%, surrendering 229 yards on 21 for 31 through the air. Oklahoma gave up 30 rushing attempts for 177 yards (5.9 yds per rush).

When discussing this team's ability to score points, the Sooners are ranked 96th in D-1 maintaining an average of 24.3 points per contest. The Oklahoma Sooners maintain an average of 287.7 yards per contest, which has them sitting 125th in the country. The Oklahoma offense has totaled 333 yards of penalties on 38 violations, which is good for 68th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and they have recorded 101 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Sooners have earned 994 passing yards together with an average of 165.7 passing yards per outing, ranking them 123rd in Division 1. They maintain an average of 122.0 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 732 yards for the year.

The Sooners are relinquishing 19.0 points per game, which has them ranked 28th in D-1. Oklahoma has yielded a total of 705 yards via the ground game (117.5 yards per outing) in addition to 4 touchdowns rushing this year. This season, they have surrendered 114 pts. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns from the passing game and 220.3 yards per contest, which has them in 77th in college football. The Sooners defense has taken part in 400 plays, which ranks them 74th in the nation. They have tallied 8 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions for the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Gamecocks +3.0

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