Cream puffs were the betting on NCAA Football menu for Georgia and South Carolina last week. Indeed, both teams coasted with easy wins over 1AA teams. But this Saturday the rubber meets the road in a very big way. And opportunity to get the upper hand in the Southeastern Conference East Division is included. Certainly, Georgia will be the road favorite at South Carolina. However, the Bulldogs may be facing a live dog with bite. On the whole Georgia has the talent advantage. Balanced against that is a capable Gamecocks team and a hostile environment.
Georgia Bulldogs Vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Date and Time: Saturday, September 8, 2018, 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Williams Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina
Betting on NCAA Football Odds:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | -9½ (-110) | 51 (-110) |  |
| South Carolina | +9½ (-110) | 51 (-110) | |
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Georgia vs. South Carolina TV Coverage: CBS
Georgia Bulldogs
Against 1AA Austin Peay in week one the Georgia Bulldogs prevailed 45-0. Quarterback Jake Fromm showed why he is considered a Betting on NCAA Football asset. Correspondingly Fromm was 12/16 for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Demetris Robertson added a 72-yard touchdown run. While Mecole Hardman added two catches for 63 yards and a score. After all this is what was supposed to happen in such a mismatch.
South Carolina Gamecocks
In like manner South Carolina Topped Coastal Carolina 49-15. Quarterback Jake Bentley threw for 22/29 with 250 yards and four touchdowns. Extending the rout was Rico Dowdle’s 105 yards rushing and a touchdown. And Deebo Samuel had seven receptions for 56 yards with a TD.
South Carolina Stats to Consider
South Carolina has lost just two of their last six home games vs. the spread. Four of their last five at home went over the total. On the whole the Gamecocks are extremely dangerous as home dogs. As a matter of fact, they have dropped just three of their last 14 in that role. Six of their last 10 as home dogs went under the total.
Georgia Stats to Consider
Georgia has provided their best wagering value on the road. To illustrate UGA has come away with the cash in six of their last seven road tilts. Four of their last six away games went under the number. Most important of all is Georgia’s great numbers as road chalks. To demonstrate the Dawgs have covered seven of their last nine as road favoirtes. Three of their last five in that situation stayed under the total.
Team vs. Team
Georgia has had the offshore bookmaker advantage in this head to head series. To be exact they are 4-1 straight up and 3-2 vs. the line against South Carolina. Four of those five games went under the total. Counter to that is this series at Williams Bryce Stadium. Specifically, UGA has paid in just one of their last four visits. Eight of the last ten head to head at South Carolina went under.
Matchup to Watch
Owing to this matchup is plenty of Betting on NCAA Football attention. To begin with South Carolina is quite capable. Correlate their ability as a home dog. More emphatically the Gamecocks and coach Will Muschamp continue to be underrated. Despite the fact that Georgia is loaded this is a dangerous spot.
Georgia vs. South Carolina Betting on NCAA Football Picks
Summing up the Gamecocks are in a perfect spot to post a huge win here.
Georgia vs. South Carolina Betting on NCAA Football Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks
Georgia vs. South Carolina Betting on NCAA Football Score Prediction: South Carolina 20, Georgia 17
Check out South Carolina coach Will Muschamp’s comments after last week’s win!