Our South Carolina vs Alabama prediction for this NCAAF game is Alabama -21, (-111).
South Carolina battles Alabama in this SEC matchup. The Crimson Tide are back home and ready to rebound after their shocking loss to Vanderbilt.
Offshore Odds: Alabama Heavy Favorites At Home
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | +21 (-109) | +850 | O 50.5 (-110) |
| Alabama | -21 (-111) | -2100 | U 50.5 (-110) |
South Carolina Inconsistent Offense
South Carolina is 1-2 in conference play and has been battle-tested all season. This will be their 4th game against a ranked opponent. The Gamecocks are 0-3 in those matchups, all of which were home games. 2 of the 3 losses were close ones. The team’s offense and defense have been very inconsistent; sometimes both sides perform well, while at other times one side struggles more than the other.
The Gamecocks just lost to #9 Ole Miss, 27-3, at home. The game was effectively decided by halftime. South Carolina had 80 penalty yards and committed 2 turnovers. The rushing game totaled 151 yards, and the team had a slight edge in time of possession. They will be looking for a better start on offense, but their track record against ranked offenses is not promising.
Alabama Ready To Restart
The Crimson Tide’s 1st-place ranking lasted only one week, and they will be looking to get back to the basics with their strong offense and defense. Bama is 3-0 at home, with their offense averaging 45 ppg in those matchups. While the defense has had some good performances, they can definitely tighten things up, especially after their worst game of the season against Vanderbilt.
In that game against Vandy, the Commodores set the tone early and capitalized on two Alabama turnovers. The Crimson Tide scored in every quarter, but it wasn’t enough. They struggled to stop 3rd-down conversions and only possessed the ball for 18 minutes. Bama is eager to bounce back, stack up points early and often, and return to playing elite football.
South Carolina vs Alabama Prediction
South Carolina is about to run into an Alabama buzz saw. The Crimson Tide just experienced a shocking upset by Vanderbilt, marking one of the worst upsets in college football this season and in years. Alabama plays its best football at home, and the defense will be looking to bounce back as well. This will be their last tune-up game before facing three ranked opponents in a row. The Tide will be ready to roll.
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