- Kentucky is a -10 point favorite vs. South Carolina
- South Carolina vs. Kentucky Total(Over/Under): 42.5 points
- TV Channel: ABC
The South Carolina Gamecocks 1-0 visit Kroger Field to take on the Kentucky Wildcats 1-0 on Sep. 7 in Lexington, KY. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Kentucky is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -10 (-110).
The South Carolina vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 42.5 total points.
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South Carolina vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Carolina | +10 -110 | 42.5 -110 | +290 |
| Kentucky | -10 -110 | 42.5 -110 | -375 |
South Carolina vs Kentucky Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this game with 76.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
South Carolina vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 66.1% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both South Carolina and Kentucky and key player performances this season.
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South Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record
South Carolina is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- South Carolina was 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 7.12% ROI
- South Carolina was 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- South Carolina was 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Kentucky Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kentucky is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Kentucky was 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 3.45% ROI
- Kentucky was 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Kentucky was 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
South Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Kentucky
South Carolina is 1-11 (.083) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .441
South Carolina is 11-3 (.688) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2022 season– 37th-best in FBS; Average: .617
South Carolina is 2-10 (.167) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– 8th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .436
South Carolina is 11-3 (.688) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– T-23rd-best in FBS; Average: .529
Kentucky: Keys to the Game vs. South Carolina
Kentucky is 2-10 (.167) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2022 season– T-7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .411
Kentucky is 9-4 (.643) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2022 season– T-40th-best in FBS; Average: .538
Kentucky was 2-1 (.667) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-11th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .463
Kentucky is 8-4 (.571) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2022 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .486
Matchup Notes for South Carolina vs. Kentucky
Kentucky’s RBs had 31.4 receiving yards per game last season — 33rd-best among FBS RBs. South Carolina’s defense allowed just 18.4 receiving yards per game to RBs last season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.
Kentucky’s RBs had 31.4 receiving yards per game last season — 33rd-best among FBS RBs. South Carolina’s defense allowed 245.7 receiving yards per game last season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.
Gavin Wimsatt (KEN) threw for 1,735 passing yards in 13 games (just 133.5 YPG) last season — 3rd-worst of Qualified Quarterbacks. South Carolina’s defense allowed 245.7 passing yards per game last season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s RBs averaged 6.2 targets per game last season — T-10th-highest among FBS RBs. Kentucky’s defense allowed 4.9 receptions per game to RBs last season — worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina had 269 receptions in 12 games (22.4 per game) last season — T-25th-best among FBS skill players. Kentucky’s defense allowed 22.5 receptions per game last season — 7th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s RBs had 57 receptions in 12 games (4.8 per game) last season — T-11th-best among FBS RBs. Kentucky’s defense allowed 22.5 receptions per game last season — 7th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina’s RBs averaged 6.2 targets per game last season — T-10th-highest among FBS RBs. Kentucky’s defense allowed 4.9 receptions per game to RBs last season — 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 TEs were targeted 33 times in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– most among SEC Teams
South Carolina had 269 receptions in 12 games (22.4 per game) last season — T-25th-best among FBS skill players. Kentucky’s defense allowed 22.5 receptions per game last season — 7th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina Skill Players have averaged just 11.0 yards per reception (2,551 yards/231 catches) on 1st down since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among SEC Teams; Average: 13.1
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends
Kentucky TEs averaged 22.8 yards per reception (364 yards/16 catches) on 1st down in the 2023 season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 13.2
Kentucky TEs averaged 19.9 yards per reception (576 yards/29 catches) in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.6
Kentucky RBs caught 8 touchdown passes in the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
Kentucky TEs averaged 19.9 yards per reception (576 yards/29 catches) in the 2023 season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 12.1
Kentucky TEs averaged 22.7 yards per reception (408 yards/18 catches) with 7-10 yards to go in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.1
South Carolina Gamecocks Defensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina sacked opposing QBs just once on 43 pass attempts in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in the SEC; Average: 13.1
South Carolina has allowed 4.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (925 yards / 220 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 3.5
South Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 132 of 1,018 rushing attempts (13% TFL%) since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 16%.
South Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 16 of 168 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 15%.
South Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on just 68 of 462 rushing attempts (15% TFL%) in the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in the SEC; Average: 17%.
Kentucky Wildcats Defensive Stats & Trends
Kentucky sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– most in the SEC
Kentucky sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-3rd-most among Power Conference Teams
Kentucky tackled opponents for a loss on 15 of 81 rushing attempts (18% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 33rd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Kentucky allowed a Completion Pct of 68% (291 completions/430 attempts) in the 2023 season– T-7th-worst in FBS; Average: 61%
Kentucky has tackled opponents for a loss on just 5 of 70 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 25th-worst in FBS; Average: 11%.
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