South Carolina vs. Alabama Prediction & Betting Tips - October 12
The South Carolina Gamecocks will visit the No.7-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, October 12 in a Southeastern Conference matchup. The Gamecocks are 3-2 as they have fallen to the then-No.16-ranked LSU Tigers and then-No.12 ranked Ole Miss Rebels. Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide are 4-1, with their lone loss coming in shocking fashion against the Vanderbilt Commodores.
South Carolina vs. Alabama game details
Fixture: South Carolina Gamecocks at Alabama Crimson Tide
Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
South Carolina vs. Alabama betting odds and spread
South Carolina vs. Alabama key stats
The South Carolina Gamecocks have averaged 28.0 points per game, which ranks 76th out of 134 teams in the nation. They average 176.0 passing yards per game and 184.0 rushing yards per game, ranking tied for 110th and 43rd, respectively. The Gamecocks have allowed 19.0 ppg, which ranks 32nd in the nation. They've allowed 185.6 passing yards per game and 111.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 34th and 32nd, respectively.
South Carolina is led by Shane Beamer, who is in his fourth season with the team. He has led the Gamecocks to a 23-20 record. He remains in his first gig as a head coach after serving in various assistant positions with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Tennessee Volunteers, Mississippi State Bulldogs, South Carolina, Virginia Tech Hokies, Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Sooners.
The Alabama Crimson Tide have averaged 44.6 ppg, which ranks eighth in the nation. They rank 30th in passing offense and 35th in rushing offense, averaging 274.0 passing yards per game and 194.2 rushing yards per game. The Crimson Tide have allowed 20.0 ppg, which ranks 41st. They allow 207.6 passing yards per game and 128.6 rushing yards per game, ranking tied for 61st and 54th, respecitvely.
Alabama is led by Kalen DeBoer, who is in his first season leading the program and has a 4-1 record, thus far. He spent the previous two seasons leading the Washington Huskies to a 25-3 mark preceded by a two-year stint coaching the Fresno State Bulldogs to a 12-6 record.
South Carolina vs. Alabama betting prediction
The Alabama Crimson Tide are coming on the back of a tough loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores, which marked their first loss against their opponents since 1984 - snapping a 23-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, the South Carolina Gamecocks have struggled against ranked opponents this season. Look for the Crimson Tide to bounce back as they win by at least 22 points
Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -21.5 (-102)