South Carolina vs Texas A&M Prediction
South Carolina comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have played very well over the last month. The Gamecocks have played very strong defense in their last three games and they are ranked #21 in the nation. Texas A&M blew a great chance to beat Alabama in their last game, but they are coming off of a bye week. The Aggies are just 1-3 in their last four SEC games and they have been very disappointing. This line seems a little off to me, but I will back South Carolina at home.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks are 5-3 (3-3) this year after they defeated Oklahoma by a score of 42-25 in their last game. South Carolina led 28-10 at halftime and 35-10 after three quarters, before cruising to the easy win. The Gamecocks out gained Oklahoma by a total of 521-359, went 8-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. LaNorris Sellers threw for 301 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while also rushing 13 times for 96 yards and two scores. Mazeo Bennett Jr caught four passes for 107 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, South Carolina defeated Tennessee by a score of 27-24 and Florida by a score of 38-19. The Gamecocks have scored 36.9 points per game with 246.6 passing yards and 217.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.3 points against per game this season. LaNorris Sellers has thrown for 1,849 yards with 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions, while also rushing for 603 yards and six scores. Mazeo Bennett Jr has caught 35 passes for 431 yards and four touchdowns this year.
Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview
The Texas A&M Aggies are 4-4 (1-4) this season after they lost to Alabama by a score of 31-20 in their last game. Texas A&M was tied 17-17 at halftime and they led 20-17 after the third, but they allowed 14 points in the fourth for the loss. The Aggies were out gained by a total of 379-278, went 4-11 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Marcel Reed threw for 163 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Mario Craver caught six passes for 45 yards and one score. KJ Edwards rushed eight times for 43 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Texas A&M defeated The Citadel by a score of 41-0, but lost to Missouri by a score of 27-6 before that. The Aggies have scored 28.3 points per game with 191.6 passing yards and 155.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.9 points against per game this season. Marcel Reed has thrown for 1,390 yards with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions, while Isaiah Horton has 23 receptions for 314 yards and three scores. KJ Edwards has led the ground game with 55 carries for 360 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina has won each of its last 13 November games as an AP-ranked team.
- Texas A&M has lost each of its last eight November games as a road underdog.
- Texas A&M has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 games in November.
- South Carolina has covered the spread in each of its last four games against Texas A&M.
- South Carolina has won the first half in 17 of its last 19 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- South Carolina has won the first quarter in each of its last five home games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of South Carolina’s last four home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Texas A&M’s last six road games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
South Carolina Gamecocks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, DJ Black ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (22.0) this season.
Texas A&M Aggies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Tyler White ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (49.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Carolina ranks 11th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (93.5).
- South Carolina ranks T12th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (9.8).
- Texas A&M has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Texas A&M ranks 3rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (68.4).
Positive Trends
I liked South Carolina at the start of this article and I like them even more after looking at the trends. The Gamecocks have been great in November when they are ranked and they are 4-0 against the spread in their last four against A&M. The Aggies are just 1-9 against the spread in their last 10 November games. Take South Carolina to cover here.