South Carolina vs Alabama Picks & Props
SOCAR vs ALA Picks
NCAAF PicksThis total feels extremely low for two teams averaging over 45 points per game to start the season. Alabama’s defense has been underwhelming, allowing more than 20 points and 280 yards per game through three contests, while South Carolina’s defense has posted nearly identical numbers. Meanwhile, Alabama’s offense has improved each week, with sophomore Kellon Russell coming off a 320-yard, three-touchdown performance in a 50-36 win over Florida State. LaNorris Sellers can make plays with his legs, but he has thrown three interceptions over his last two games. If Alabama can force mistakes and create short fields, this total could soar over the number.
If you can find +7 or +7.5 at a decent price, take it. Alabama has been slow out of the gate this season, ranking 57th nationally in first-quarter scoring while South Carolina ranks 23rd. The Gamecocks are averaging 10 points in the opening quarter, giving them an early scoring edge against a Crimson Tide team that has needed time to find its rhythm. Alabama has been better in the second quarter, but the gap is only three points. If DeBoer’s team continues to start slowly, South Carolina should have enough early momentum to stay within the number through the first half.
Alabama has been frustrating to back this season, but this feels like a spot for the Crimson Tide to make a statement. After a sluggish start against Florida State last week, Kalen DeBoer’s squad needs to come out firing against a South Carolina team that has been one of the highest-scoring teams in the country. The Gamecocks rank eighth nationally in first-half scoring, averaging 26 points per game in the opening half. With Mississippi State and Georgia looming, Alabama cannot afford another slow start or a close conference game. Expect the Crimson Tide to take care of business and cover the 11.5-point spread.
The way Alabama has started games slowly this season, while South Carolina has come out fast, creates a great spot to take the Gamecocks in the first half. Conversely, that makes the Crimson Tide’s full-game spread worth dabbling on. With both teams finding the end zone at a strong clip while their defenses have been underwhelming, this matchup offers plenty of value and should make for a fun late-night sweat.
SOCAR vs ALA Consensus Picks
69% picking Alabama
Total Picks SOCAR 160, ALA 359
SOCAR vs ALA Props
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RECEIVING YARDS
ALA
L. Brooks
(WR)
o49.5 Receiving Yards
72.91 OVER
PROJECTION
+23.4
DIFFERENCE
27.14%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
SOCAR
N. Harbor
(WR)
o39.5 Receiving Yards
48.20 OVER
PROJECTION
+8.7
DIFFERENCE
26.36%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
SOCAR
M. Bennett Jr.
(WR)
o30.5 Receiving Yards
40.18 OVER
PROJECTION
+9.7
DIFFERENCE
24.87%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
ALA
D. Hill
(RB)
o11.5 Receiving Yards
16.74 OVER
PROJECTION
+5.2
DIFFERENCE
24.61%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
ALA
R. Scott
(WR)
o33.5 Receiving Yards
39.14 OVER
PROJECTION
+5.6
DIFFERENCE
22.9%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
R. Coleman-Williams
(WR)
o59.5 Receiving Yards
66.04 OVER
PROJECTION
+6.5
DIFFERENCE
21.55%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
ALA
K. Edwards
(TE)
o19.5 Receiving Yards
21.26 OVER
PROJECTION
+1.8
DIFFERENCE
13.76%
EV
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RECEPTIONS
ALA
L. Brooks
(WR)
o4.5 Receptions
4.97 OVER
PROJECTION
+0.5
DIFFERENCE
15.15%
EV
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RECEPTIONS
ALA
R. Scott
(WR)
o2.5 Receptions
2.82 OVER
PROJECTION
+0.3
DIFFERENCE
-0.29%
EV
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COMPLETIONS
L. Sellers
(QB)
u18.5 Completions
17.82 UNDER
PROJECTION
-0.7
DIFFERENCE
7.32%
EV
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Recent Form Trends
Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 7-0 in Gamecocks last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Crimson Tide last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 7-0 in Gamecocks last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Crimson Tide last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 7-0 in Gamecocks last 7 games following a straight up win.
ROI Trends
SOCAR vs ALA Top User Picks
'JAL25' is picking Alabama to cover (-12.5)
JAL25 is #1 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (3-0-0) and +3000 units on the season.
'puntpat' is picking Alabama to cover (-13.5)
puntpat is #2 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (3-0-0) and +3000 units on the season.
'whosat' is picking Alabama to cover (-13.5)
whosat is #6 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (3-0-0) and +3000 units on the season.
'COFFEE29' is picking Alabama to cover (-13.5)
COFFEE29 is #7 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (3-0-0) and +3000 units on the season.
'JFT1010' is picking South Carolina to cover (+11.5)
JFT1010 is #7 on picking games that South Carolina is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.
'Nittanymac5800' is picking South Carolina to cover (+13.5)
Nittanymac5800 is #9 on picking games that South Carolina is in with a record of (3-0-0) and +1950 units on the season.
'SlicerDicer' is picking South Carolina to cover (+12.5)
SlicerDicer is #9 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (3-0-0) and +3000 units on the season.