Old Dominion vs South Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 1

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South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a call during the second quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Aug 30, 2024, 6:43 PM
  • South Carolina is a -21 point favorite vs. Old Dominion
  • Old Dominion vs. South Carolina Total(Over/Under): 52.5 points
  • TV Channel: SECN

The Old Dominion Monarchs 0-0 visit Williams-Brice Stadium to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks 0-0 on Aug. 31 in Columbia, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15pm EDT.

South Carolina is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -21 (-110).

The Old Dominion vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 52.5 total points.

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Old Dominion vs. South Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Old Dominion+21 -11052.5 -110+900
South Carolina -21 -11052.5 -110-1600

Old Dominion vs South Carolina Prediction:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this game with 92.8% confidence.

Old Dominion vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts South Carolina will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Old Dominion and South Carolina, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Old Dominion has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+7.25 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Old Dominion have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.55 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+3.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Old Dominion have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+2.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+8.65 Units / 58% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+7.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.95 Units / 49% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Old Dominion players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Old Dominion Player Prop Bets Today

  • Grant Wilson has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Grant Wilson has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Grant Wilson has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Isiah Paige has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Kelby Williams has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 77% ROI)

Old Dominion Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Old Dominion was 7-5 against the spread last college football season (+1.55 Units / 11.79% ROI).

  • Old Dominion was 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.05 Units / 0.38% ROI
  • Old Dominion was 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Old Dominion was 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

South Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

South Carolina is 6-6 against the spread this college football season (-0.55 Units / -4.18% ROI).

  • South Carolina was 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -6.77% ROI
  • South Carolina was 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • South Carolina was 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

Old Dominion: Keys to the Game vs. South Carolina

Old Dominion is winless (0-11) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .398

Old Dominion is winless (0-8) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .338

Old Dominion is 1-6 (.100) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2022 season– T-15th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .229

Old Dominion is 2-12 (.143) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– T-8th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .363

South Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Old Dominion

South Carolina is 9-4 (.600) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2022 season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .504

South Carolina is 9-9 (.500) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2022 season– T-37th-best in FBS; Average: .396

South Carolina is 2-8 (.200) when intercepting no passes since the 2022 season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .335

South Carolina was 2-5 (.286) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team in the 2023 season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .497

Matchup Notes for Old Dominion vs. South Carolina

South Carolina’s offense threw for 3,336 passing yards in 12 games (278.0 YPG) last season — 23rd-best among FBS offenses. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 passing yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

South Carolina’s QBs threw for 3,304 passing yards in 12 games (275.3 YPG) last season — 24th-best among FBS teams. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 passing yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

South Carolina had 267.7 receiving yards per game last season — 28th-best among FBS skill players. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 receiving yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion’s offense threw for 2,244 passing yards in 12 games (just 187.0 YPG) last season — 28th-worst among FBS offenses. South Carolina’s defense allowed 245.7 passing yards per game last season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion’s QBs threw for 2,214 passing yards in 12 games (just 184.5 YPG) last season — 28th-worst among FBS teams. South Carolina’s defense allowed 245.7 passing yards per game last season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion’s TEs had 8 receptions in 9 games (just 0.9 per game) last season — T-4th-worst among FBS TEs. South Carolina’s defense allowed 4.0 receptions per game to TEs last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion Offensive Stats & Trends

Old Dominion’s offense threw for 2,244 passing yards in 12 games (just 187.0 YPG) last season — 28th-worst among FBS offenses. South Carolina’s defense allowed 245.7 passing yards per game last season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion were sacked on 17% of pass attempts (60/359) in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%

Old Dominion were sacked on 17% of pass attempts (60/359) in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Offenses; Average: 7%

Old Dominion TEs had no touchdowns on 9 receptions in the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 9.2

Old Dominion’s QBs threw for 2,214 passing yards in 12 games (just 184.5 YPG) last season — 28th-worst among FBS teams. South Carolina’s defense allowed 245.7 passing yards per game last season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

South Carolina’s offense threw for 3,336 passing yards in 12 games (278.0 YPG) last season — 23rd-best among FBS offenses. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 passing yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

South Carolina’s QBs threw for 3,304 passing yards in 12 games (275.3 YPG) last season — 24th-best among FBS teams. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 passing yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

South Carolina had 267.7 receiving yards per game last season — 28th-best among FBS skill players. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 receiving yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

South Carolina RBs averaged just 2.9 Yards per Carry (130 yards/45 carries) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-5th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

South Carolina’s WRs gained 2,234 yards on 147 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — 17th-best among FBS WRs. Old Dominion’s defense allowed just 11.8 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion Monarchs Defensive Stats & Trends

Old Dominion has allowed 26 rushing TDs on 202 carries (7.8 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 4.7

Old Dominion has allowed 26 rushing TDs on 202 carries (7.8 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.7

Old Dominion allowed 12 rushing TDs on 103 carries (8.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5

Old Dominion has sacked opponents 11 times in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-3rd-most in FBS

Old Dominion has sacked opponents 11 times in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 3rd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

South Carolina Gamecocks Defensive Stats & Trends

South Carolina has allowed 4.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (925 yards / 219 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 3.6

South Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 16 of 167 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 14%.

South Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 16 of 167 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

South Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 4 of 85 rushing attempts (5% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 11%.

South Carolina has forced 14 fumbles on 984 carries (70.3 Carries Per Fumble) since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 40.9


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