Alabama vs. South Carolina Odds
It hasn’t been an easy road for No. 1 Alabama to stay unbeaten and that road continues Saturday in Week 6 when the Crimson Tide takes on No. 19 South Carolina at 3:30PM ET.
Bet Alabama vs. South Carolina Odds
Alabama is 5-0 on the year and 2-0 in the SEC while South Carolina is 3-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play heading into this game, which will take place at Williams-Brice Stadium. Alabama is 11-3 in their last 14 against the Gamecocks but the home team has won 8 of the last 10 meetings in this series.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook BroburySports.com have made Alabama a 7-point road favorite against the Gamecocks. The over/under has been set at 47.
The Crimson Tide opened as an 8-point favorite for this game. The point spread odds were as low as 6.5 points but have now settled in to 7. The over/under has been set at 47 after opening at 48 points.
Alabama is playing its third-straight game and fourth overall against a ranked opponent this week. The Tide is still averaging 37.8 points and 464 yards of offense per game while holding their opponents to 9 points and 292 yards per game on defense. Greg McElroy has thrown for 983 yards and seven touchdowns this season while Trent Richardson and Mark Ingram have combined for 774 yards and 10 touchdowns. Julio Jones has added 24 receptions for 322 yards and two scores.
South Carolina is coming off a 35-27 loss to Auburn two weeks ago. The Gamecocks are playing their third ranked opponent this season on Saturday. South Carolina is averaging 30.75 points and 390.3 yards per game while the defense is holding opponents to 18.25 points and 368.5 yards per game on defense. Marcus Lattimore has rushed for 366 yards and six touchdowns for the Gamecocks this season while Stephen Garcia has thrown for 743 yards and five touchdowns. Alshon Jeffrey has been tough for opposing teams to stop as he has 27 catches for 498 yards and two touchdowns.
Trends favor Alabama in this marquee games as the Crimson Tide is 5-0 against their spread in their last give games on grass and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. South Carolina is 1-5 ATS in their last six in October and just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games after failing to cover in the previous game.
Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy (head) and wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) are both probable for the game while linebacker Chris Jordan is questionable with a hamstring injury. South Carolina tackle Hutch Eckerson is questionable to play with an ankle injury.
This game has had a lot of bets put on it as over 15,500 bets have been made by the public. Alabama is getting 84% of the bets -7 on the road against South Carolina.
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Bet Alabama vs. South Carolina Odds