- South Carolina is a -9.5 point favorite vs. Illinois
- South Carolina vs. Illinois Total (Over/Under): 47.5 points
- TV Channel: ABC
The South Carolina Gamecocks (9-3) visit Camping World Stadium to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (9-3) on Dec. 31 in Orlando, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EST.
South Carolina is a betting favorite in the Cirtus Bowl, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).
The South Carolina vs. Illinois Over/Under is 47.5 total points.
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South Carolina vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Carolina | -9.5 -110 | 47.5 -110 | -350 |
| Illinois | +9.5 -110 | 47.5 -110 | +280 |
South Carolina vs Illinois Prediction:
The winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this game with 79.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both South Carolina and Illinois, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
South Carolina vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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South Carolina Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 70% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+7.45 Units / 13% ROI)
- South Carolina have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- South Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- South Carolina have covered the 1Q Spread in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.85 Units / 26% ROI)
Illinois Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+9.55 Units / 7% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+5.85 Units / 5% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.75 Units / 36% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.45 Units / 31% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.00 Units / 70% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for South Carolina players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best South Carolina Player Prop Bets Today
- Raheim Sanders has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- LaNorris Sellers has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Jared Brown has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- LaNorris Sellers has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last away game (+1.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- LaNorris Sellers has hit the TD Passes Over in his last away game (+1.00 Units / 50% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Illinois players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Illinois Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Tanner Arkin has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 93% ROI)
- Pat Bryant has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Luke Altmyer has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Josh McCray has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Pat Bryant has hit the Receptions Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)
South Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record
South Carolina is 9-3 against the spread this college football season (+5.7 Units / 43.35% ROI).
- South Carolina is 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.45 Units / 12.56% ROI
- South Carolina is 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- South Carolina is 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Illinois is 8-3 against the spread this college football season (+4.75 Units / 36.12% ROI).
- Illinois is 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.55 Units / 6.84% ROI
- Illinois is 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
- Illinois is 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
South Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Illinois
South Carolina is 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– T-29th-best in FBS; Average: .637
South Carolina is 4-2 (.667) when sacking the QB less than 3 times this season– T-22nd-best in FBS; Average: .434
South Carolina is 9-3 (.750) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .575
South Carolina is 7-2 (.778) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2023 season– T-28th-best in FBS; Average: .611
Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. South Carolina
Illinois is 9-4 (.692) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .597
Illinois is 6-2 (.750) when making 7 or more explosive plays this season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .631
Illinois is 5-3 (.625) when sacking the QB less than 3 times this season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .434
Illinois is 13-5 (.722) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2023 season– T-39th-best in FBS; Average: .630
Matchup Notes for South Carolina vs. Illinois
Illinois’s TEs has 20 receptions in 12 games (just 1.7 per game) this season — T-3rd-worst among P5 TEs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 2.8 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois has gained 5,738 yards on 459 receptions (12.5 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-4th-best among Big Ten skill players. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 8.9 Yards Per Reception to TEs since the 2023 season — T-6th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois’s TEs has 20 receptions in 12 games (just 1.7 per game) this season — worst among Big Ten TEs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 2.8 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.1% of 305 attempts this season — T-11th-best among FBS offenses. Illinois’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.6% of attempts this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.4 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 18th-best among FBS WRs. Illinois’s defense has allowed just 11.0 RAC since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.1% of 305 attempts this season — T-11th-best among FBS offenses. Illinois’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.6% of attempts this season — T-5th-best among Big Ten defenses.
South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.1% of 305 attempts this season — T-11th-best among FBS offenses. Illinois’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.6% of attempts this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.4 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 18th-best among FBS WRs. Illinois’s defense has allowed just 11.0 RAC since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.1% of 305 attempts this season — T-11th-best among FBS offenses. Illinois’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.6% of attempts this season — T-5th-best among Big Ten defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.4 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 4th-best among SEC WRs. Illinois’s defense has allowed just 11.0 RAC since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs has gained 3,832 yards on 259 receptions (14.8 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-18th-best among FBS WRs. Illinois’s defense has allowed just 12.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2023 season — T-19th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends
Illinois Skill Players have averaged 18.3 yards per reception (531 yards/29 catches) on 3rd and long this season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 12.5
Illinois Skill Players have just one touchdown on 47 receptions in close and late situations since the 2023 season– worst Receptions Per TD among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.5
Illinois’s TEs has 20 receptions in 12 games (just 1.7 per game) this season — T-3rd-worst among P5 TEs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 2.8 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois has gained 5,738 yards on 459 receptions (12.5 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-4th-best among Big Ten skill players. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 8.9 Yards Per Reception to TEs since the 2023 season — T-6th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois Skill Players have averaged 15.9 yards per reception (810 yards/51 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 12.4
South Carolina Gamecocks Defensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 27% of PATs this season– highest in FBS; Average: 8%
South Carolina’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 27% of PATs this season– highest among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%
South Carolina has allowed a Completion Pct of just 29% (8 completions/28 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
South Carolina has allowed a Completion Pct of just 29% (8 completions/28 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– best in FBS; Average: 54%
South Carolina has allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (19 completions/48 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– best in the SEC; Average: 54%
Illinois Fighting Illini Defensive Stats & Trends
Illinois has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 61 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
Illinois has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 61 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Illinois has tackled opponents for a loss on just 42 of 408 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) this season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.
Illinois has allowed 30 TD passes in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 3rd-most among Power Conference Teams
Illinois has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 61 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 13%.
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