The Clemson Tigers are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games on the road but just 4-7 ATS in their last 11 games away from home. The Tigers will look to avoid a road slip-up this Saturday facing the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Clemson has bounced back nicely from its stunning 27-24 loss to Syracuse, going 4-0 SU and 2-1-1 ATS over its last four games. The Tigers haven’t always won their games pretty this season, but with a defense that ranks third in the nation in scoring, allowing 13.9 points per game, and seventh in total yards per game allowed with 290, they’ve managed to stymie most of their opponents on offense.
South Carolina has put together a strong stretch of games of late with a 5-1 SU and 4-1-1 ATS record that includes a 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS record as a betting underdog. Sophomore quarterback Jake Bentley has passed for 2,429 yards this season with 15 touchdowns and a passer rating of 133.8. Bentley has also added six touchdowns on the ground.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Several shops tracked by OddsShark (including Sportsbook) set the point spread at 16 for the South Carolina Gamecocks. NCAA football bettors had to wait for the Sportsbook OVER/UNDER value, which was not available at press time. Check the live lines pages here for the latest totals updates.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at OddsShark picked a 36-24 result in favor of the Tigers. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Clemson Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Clemson Tigers will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 6-4-1 versus the spread this season, while the South Carolina Gamecocks are 7-3-1 ATS. Clemson is 5-6 against the OVER/UNDER total, while South Carolina is 4-7 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and South Carolina vs Clemson injuries news.
The Gamecocks sit at No. 51 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Tigers are at No. 8 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the South Carolina Gamecocks' No. 88-ranked offense (25.36 PPG) against a Clemson Tigers defense that ranks No. 3 at 13.91 PPG. The Gamecocks passing attack has averaged 220.82 yards per game, more than the Tigers give up through the air (173.64 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Tigers own the league's No. 23-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 130.25 yards per game when on the road. South Carolina, on the other hand, rates No. 81 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Next Betting Matchups
Clemson home to Miami, Saturday, December 2