In this article we will formulate a South Carolina vs Coastal Carolina prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 22nd at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks are 3-7 (1-7) this year after they lost to Texas A&M by a score of 31-30 last week. South Carolina led 30-3 at halftime, but allowed 28 points in the second half for the disappointing loss. The Gamecocks were out gained by a total of 503-388, went 4-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-1 in the game. LaNorris Sellers went 15-30 for 246 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Jawarn Howell rushed three times for 30 yards. Nyck Harbor led the receivers with three catches for 102 yards and one score in the loss. The South Carolina defense recorded two sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, South Carolina lost to Ole Miss by a score of 30-14 and Alabama by a score of 29-22. The Gamecocks have lost five games in a row and they are currently second to last in the SEC standings. South Carolina has scored 20.7 points per game with 200.7 passing yards and 102.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.0 points against per game this season. LaNorris Sellers has thrown for 1,782 yards, nine touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Nyck Harbor has 24 receptions for 503 yards and five scores this year.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 6-4 (5-2) this season after they lost to Georgia Southern by a score of 45-40 in their last game. Coastal Carolina trailed 35-27 at halftime and they cut the deficit to 45-40 in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Chanticleers were out gained by a total of 653-482, went 6-16 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Tad Hudson went 15-28 for 173 yards and one interception, while Samari Collier rushed six times for 69 yards and one score. Jameson Tucker led the receivers with four receptions for 107 yards and one touchdown in the loss. The Coastal defense recorded three sacks and nine tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Coastal Carolina defeated Georgia State by a score of 40-27 and Marshall by a score of 44-27. The Chanticleers have won four of their last five games and they are currently second in the Sun Belt East standings. Coastal Carolina has scored 25.7 points per game with 154.4 passing yards and 194.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.7 points against per game this season. Tad Hudson has thrown for 620 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Ja’Vin Simpkins has rushed 101 times for 536 yards and two scores this season.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina has won nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Williams-Brice Stadium.
- Coastal Carolina has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of Coastal Carolina’s last six games.
- South Carolina has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents at Williams-Brice Stadium.
- South Carolina has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Why the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will win
- South Carolina has lost seven of its last eight games.
- Coastal Carolina has won three of its last four games as an underdog.
- Coastal Carolina has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Coastal Carolina’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of South Carolina’s last four games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Carolina has given up the largest 2nd quarter lead to win a game this season – 27 points vs Texas A&M.
- South Carolina ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (2.8).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 128th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (154.4).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 127th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (198.3).
South Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Prediction
South Carolina comes into this contest after a horrible collapse in the second half last week and they have lost five games in a row. The Gamecocks have allowed at least 29 points in three straight games, but they have been competitive in three of their last five. Coastal Carolina had their winning streak snapped last week and they have scored at least 40 points in four straight games. I think we are going to see plenty of offense in this game, especially from South Carolina, so I like the over here.
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