New Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is learning about life in the most demanding job in college football. It took a lot of courage for DeBoer to agree to replace the GOAT of college football coaching. The game against Georgia was his first defining moment in the role. However, Alabama celebrated its Betting on College Football triumph for too long. Last week the Crimson Tide was humiliated in a loss to Vanderbilt. Now, the Crimson Tide will host the pesky South Carolina Gamecocks. Head coach Shane Beamer’s team nearly upset LSU earlier this season.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 12, 2024, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Bryant Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| South Carolina | +21 -104 | 50½ -110 | +850 |  |
| Alabama | -21 -116 | 50½ -110 | -2100 | |
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South Carolina Team Overview
Last game, the South Carolina Gamecocks lost 27-3 against the Ole Miss Rebels as 10.5-point home dogs. The game went under the offshore betting total of 53. South Carolina has a record of 3-2 straight up, 3-2 against the spread, and 2-3 over/under the total. South Carolina ranks 93rd for total offense, 110th for passing, 44th for rushing and 76th for scoring. Defensively they rank 22nd overall, 34th against the pass, 32nd against the rush, and 31st for points allowed. Also, South Carolina ranks 88th for fewest turnovers lost and 30th for takeaways.
Alabama Crimson Tide Team Overview
Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide lost 40-35 against the Vanderbilt Commodores as 23-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 53. Alabama has a record of 4-1 straight up, 3-2 against the spread, and 4-1 over/under the total. Alabama ranks 17th for total offense, 30th for passing, 35th for rushing and 8th for scoring. Defensively they rank 49th overall, 61st against the pass, 54th against the rush, and 41st for points allowed. Also, Alabama ranks 70th for fewest turnovers lost and 49th for takeaways.
Sedrick Alexander ran for two touchdowns, Randon Fontenette scored on a pick-six, and Diego Pavia outplayed Heisman Trophy candidate Jalen Milroe as Vanderbilt scored the upset of the Millennium. Previously, Vanderbilt had lost all 60 games against AP Top 5 teams. The Commodores hadn’t beaten Alabama on the field in 40 years. But they snapped a 23-game skid, making big play after big play to give coach Clark Lea his alma mater’s biggest win.
Correlate that the Commodores scored the first 13 points and took a 16-point lead that was their largest ever over the No. 1 team in the country. Only Jam Miller running for his second TD just before halftime trimmed that to 23-14. Consider that Alabama had just moved to the top of the AP Top 25 last week after a win over then-No. 2 Georgia. The Tide helped Vanderbilt pad that lead with too many mistakes, sloppy play, and penalties. The Tide were coming off an emotional win over Georgia and hurt themselves with too many penalties. They had six penalties for 57 yards and failed to sack Pavia even once.
South Carolina at Alabama SBG Free Picks
Alabama is the much bigger Betting on College Football brand in this matchup, and playing at home will enhance that fact. Many gamblers will take the Tide, thinking they will be motivated to redeem themselves. On this occasion, Alabama will be angry and out for redemption.
South Carolina at Alabama SBG Best Bet: Alabama Crimson Tide.