South Carolina vs Georgia Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 3

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  • Georgia is a -27.5 point favorite vs. South Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS

The South Carolina Gamecocks visit Sanford Stadium to take on the Georgia Bulldogs on Sep. 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Athens.

Georgia is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -27.5 (-105).

The South Carolina vs. Georgia Over/Under is 54.5 total points.

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South Carolina vs. Georgia Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 3

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Carolina+27.5 -11554.5 -110+1800
Georgia -27.5 -10554.5 -110-10000

South Carolina vs Georgia Prediction for Week 3

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Georgia will win this game with 93.0% confidence.

South Carolina vs Georgia Spread Prediction for Week 3

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts South Carolina will cover the spread with 61.4% confidence.

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


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  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+13.80 Units / 65% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+6.35 Units / 33% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.05 Units / 93% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+3.40 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Moneyline in their last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 7 games (+6.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 49% ROI)

Best South Carolina Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for South Carolina players for Week 3, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Spencer Rattler has hit the Passing Yards Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+5.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Spencer Rattler has hit the TD Passes Under in 9 of his last 14 games (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Antwane Wells Jr. has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 4 of his last 6 games (+1.60 Units / 22% ROI)

Best Georgia Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Georgia players for Week 3, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Ladd McConkey has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 5 of his last 7 games at home (+2.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Brock Bowers has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 4 of his last 6 games at home (+1.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Brock Bowers has hit the Receptions Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+0.65 Units / 11% ROI)

South Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

South Carolina is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.05 Units / -2.33% ROI).

  • South Carolina is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • South Carolina is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • South Carolina is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Georgia Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Georgia is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -50% ROI).

  • Georgia is 8-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 9.53% ROI
  • Georgia is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
  • Georgia is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI

South Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia

South Carolina is 4-1 (.800) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2022 season– tied for 12th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .495

South Carolina is 7-2 (.778) when in a one score game since the 2021 season– tied for 4th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .494

South Carolina was 5-1 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2022 season– tied for 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .554

South Carolina is 9-3 (.750) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2021 season– 13th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .561

Georgia: Keys to the Game vs. South Carolina

#1 Georgia is undefeated (12-0) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: .421

#1 Georgia is undefeated (5-0) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .412

#1 Georgia is undefeated (6-0) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: .414

#1 Georgia is undefeated (15-0) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .497

Matchup Notes for South Carolina vs. Georgia

Georgia’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.5% of 564 attempts since the 2022 season — 13th-best among FBS offenses. South Carolina’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.5% of attempts since the 2022 season — tied for fourth-worst among SEC defenses.

Georgia’s WRs has gained 463 yards on 31 receptions (14.9 YPR) this season — tied for 34th-best among FBS WRs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception this season — fourth-worst among SEC defenses.

Georgia’s WRs has gained 463 yards on 31 receptions (14.9 YPR) this season — fifth-best among SEC WRs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception this season — fourth-worst among SEC defenses.

South Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 496 attempts since the 2022 season — tied for 19th-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.3% of attempts since the 2022 season — third-worst among SEC defenses.

South Carolina’s WRs has gained 586 yards on 37 receptions (15.8 YPR) this season — tied for 21st-best among FBS WRs. Georgia’s defense has allowed just 7.6 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for fifth-best among FBS defenses.

South Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 18.4% of 76 attempts this season — eighth-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 2.9% of attempts this season — second-worst among SEC defenses.

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

South Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 496 attempts since the 2022 season — tied for 19th-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.3% of attempts since the 2022 season — third-worst among SEC defenses.

South Carolina’s WRs has gained 586 yards on 37 receptions (15.8 YPR) this season — tied for 21st-best among FBS WRs. Georgia’s defense has allowed just 7.6 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for fifth-best among FBS defenses.

South Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 18.4% of 76 attempts this season — eighth-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 2.9% of attempts this season — second-worst among SEC defenses.

South Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 18.4% of 76 attempts this season — eighth-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 2.9% of attempts this season — 10th-worst among FBS defenses.

South Carolina’s WRs has gained 586 yards on 37 receptions (15.8 YPR) this season — second-best among SEC WRs. Georgia’s defense has allowed just 7.6 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for fifth-best among FBS defenses.

Georgia Offensive Stats & Trends

#1 Georgia WRs have averaged 29.7 yards per reception (178 yards/6 catches) in close and late situations since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 12.8

#1 Georgia WRs have averaged 21.8 yards per reception (262 yards/12 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13.4

#1 Georgia TEs have 54 receptions for 20 or more yards since the 2021 season– most among FBS Teams

#1 Georgia QBs have 6 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down this season– tied for 3rd-most among FBS Teams

#1 Georgia QBs have 48 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down since last season– most among FBS Teams

South Carolina Gamecocks Defensive Stats & Trends

South Carolina has not forced a fumble (145 carries) since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 42.1

South Carolina has allowed 10.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (153 yards / 15 touches) on 3rd and short since last season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.9

South Carolina has forced 5 fumbles on 592 carries (118.4 Carries Per Fumble) since last season– worst in FBS; Average: 40.4

South Carolina has allowed a passer rating of just 69.2 in close and late situations (97.0 Pass Attempts) since the 2021 season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 126.7

South Carolina has forced 5 fumbles on 447 carries (89.4 Carries Per Fumble) since last season– 2nd worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 39.3

Georgia Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends

#1 Georgia has allowed a passer rating of just 76.0 in the Red Zone (78.0 Pass Attempts) since the 2021 season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 165.2

#1 Georgia opponents has averaged 51.9 Passing Attempts per TD (882 Pass Attempts/17 Passing TDs) since the 2021 season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 19.2

#1 Georgia opponents has averaged 54.0 Passing Attempts per TD (378 Pass Attempts/7 Passing TDs) since last season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 19.8

#1 Georgia has allowed 2.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (217 yards / 95 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 3.6

#1 Georgia opponents averaged 54.0 Passing Attempts per TD (378 Pass Attempts/7 Passing TDs) in the 2022 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 22.2


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