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Texas A&M vs South Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 8

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The Texas A&M Aggies (3-5) visit Williams-Brice Stadium to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (5-3) on Oct. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Columbia.

– are betting favorites in Week 8, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Texas A and M vs. South Carolina is total points.

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Texas A and M vs. South Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 8

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Texas A and M vs South Carolina Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Texas A&M will win this game with 59.8% confidence.

Texas A and M vs South Carolina Spread Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts South Carolina will cover the spread with 69.1% confidence.

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

Best Texas A and M Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Texas A and M players for Week 8, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Ainias Smith has hit the Receptions Over in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Max Johnson has hit the Passing Yards Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Ainias Smith has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Devon Achane has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.60 Units / 31% ROI)
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    Best South Carolina Player Prop Best Bets Today

    Top NCAAF player prop bets for South Carolina players for Week 8, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Spencer Rattler has hit the TD Passes Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+6.40 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Spencer Rattler has hit the Passing Yards Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Spencer Rattler has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 73% ROI)
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  • Texas A&M has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Texas A&M has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Texas A&M has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.85 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Texas A&M have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.00 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Texas A&M has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 games (+1.80 Units / 9% ROI)
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  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+14.95 Units / 67% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+9.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
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    Texas A and M Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Texas A and M has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Texas A and M is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Texas A and M is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Texas A and M is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    South Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    South Carolina has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • South Carolina is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • South Carolina is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • South Carolina is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Texas A and M: Keys to the Game vs. South Carolina

    Texas A&M is 7-4 (.636) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2020 season– 7th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .376

    Texas A&M is 12-3 (.800) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2020 season– tied for 5th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .499

    Texas A&M is 15-5 (.625) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2020 season– 6th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .437

    Texas A&M is 13-4 (.650) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2020 season– tied for 6th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .442

    South Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Texas A and M

    South Carolina is 8-2 (.800) when in a one score game since the 2020 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: .493

    South Carolina is 4-12 (.200) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2020 season– tied for 9th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .361

    Matchup Notes for Texas A and M vs. South Carolina

    South Carolina’s WRs has gained 724 yards on 57 receptions (just 12.7 YPR) this season — fifth-worst among SEC WRs. Texas A&M’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for fourth-best among P5 defenses.

    South Carolina’s WRs has gained 724 yards on 57 receptions (just 12.7 YPR) this season — fifth-worst among SEC WRs. Texas A&M’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for fourth-best among FBS defenses.

    South Carolina has gained 1,213 yards on 104 receptions (just 11.7 YPR) this season — fourth-worst among SEC skill players. Texas A&M’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for fourth-best among P5 defenses.

    Texas A&M’s TEs has 7 receptions in 5 games (just 1.4 per game) this season — third-worst among SEC TEs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 13.6 receptions per game this season — best among SEC defenses.

    Texas A&M’s TEs has 50 receptions in 17 games (just 2.9 per game) since the 2021 season — tied for fourth-best among SEC TEs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 14.7 receptions per game since the 2021 season — best among SEC defenses.

    Texas A&M’s TEs has 7 receptions in 5 games (just 1.4 per game) this season — third-worst among SEC TEs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 13.6 receptions per game this season — best among P5 defenses.

    Texas A and M Offensive Stats & Trends

    Texas A&M’s TEs has 7 receptions in 5 games (just 1.4 per game) this season — third-worst among SEC TEs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 13.6 receptions per game this season — best among SEC defenses.

    Texas A&M’s TEs has 50 receptions in 17 games (just 2.9 per game) since the 2021 season — tied for fourth-best among SEC TEs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 14.7 receptions per game since the 2021 season — best among SEC defenses.

    Texas A&M Skill Players have averaged just 5.1 yards per reception (92 yards/18 catches) in short yardage situations since last season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 10.1

    Texas A&M QBs have fumbled 4 times in the Red Zone since last season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams

    Texas A&M’s TEs has 7 receptions in 5 games (just 1.4 per game) this season — third-worst among SEC TEs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 13.6 receptions per game this season — best among P5 defenses.

    South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

    South Carolina’s WRs has gained 724 yards on 57 receptions (just 12.7 YPR) this season — fifth-worst among SEC WRs. Texas A&M’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for fourth-best among P5 defenses.

    South Carolina’s WRs has gained 724 yards on 57 receptions (just 12.7 YPR) this season — fifth-worst among SEC WRs. Texas A&M’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for fourth-best among FBS defenses.

    South Carolina has gained 1,213 yards on 104 receptions (just 11.7 YPR) this season — fourth-worst among SEC skill players. Texas A&M’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for fourth-best among P5 defenses.

    South Carolina’s WRs has gained 2,169 yards on 171 receptions (just 12.7 YPR) since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among SEC WRs. Texas A&M’s defense has allowed just 9.8 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — best among FBS defenses.

    South Carolina’s TEs has 74 receptions in 18 games (4.1 per game) since the 2021 season — second-best among SEC TEs. Texas A&M’s defense has allowed just 19.1 receptions per game since the 2021 season — fifth-best among SEC defenses.

    Texas A&M Aggies Defensive Stats & Trends

    Texas A&M has allowed 8 rushing TDs on 632 carries (79 Carries Per TD) since last season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 26

    Texas A&M has allowed 7 rushing TDs on 82 carries (11.7 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since last season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 4.8

    Texas A&M has allowed 2 rushing TDs on 190 carries (95 Carries Per TD) this season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 24

    Texas A&M has allowed 2 rushing TDs on 24 carries (12 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– 5th best in FBS; Average: 4.7

    Texas A&M has allowed 8 rushing TDs on 632 carries (79 Carries Per TD) since last season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 24

    South Carolina Gamecocks Defensive Stats & Trends

    South Carolina has allowed a passer rating of just 60.9 in close and late situations (79.0 Pass Attempts) since last season– best in FBS; Average: 125.6

    South Carolina has allowed a passer rating of just 60.9 in close and late situations (79.0 Pass Attempts) since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 125.4

    South Carolina has allowed first downs on 14% of pass attempts in close and late situations since last season– best in FBS; Average: 31%

    South Carolina has allowed a Completion Pct of just 38% (30 completions/79 attempts) in close and late situations since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 58%

    South Carolina has allowed opponents to catch just 30 of 79 passes (38% Reception Pct) in close and late situations since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 58%

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