Georgia vs. South Carolina Prediction: Picks & Start Time – September 16, 2023

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SEC rivals will clash when the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) meet the South Carolina Gamecocks (1-1).

Georgia vs. South Carolina Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 27.5 points, with bookmakers listing Georgia as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Georgia has -10000 odds to pick up the win, while South Carolina is listed at +1614 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 54 points.

Game Info

How to Watch Georgia vs. South Carolina Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Location: Athens, Georgia
  • Stadium: Sanford Stadium
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Betting Preview

Georgia

Georgia averaged 12.3 more points per game (41.1) than South Carolina gave up (28.8) last season. Georgia was 5-4 against the spread and 9-0 overall last season when the team put up over 28.8 points. South Carolina had a 7-3 record against the spread and an 8-2 record overall in games when it allowed opponents to score less than 41.1 points last year. Georgia collected 96.4 more yards per game (501.1) than South Carolina allowed per matchup (404.7) last year.

South Carolina

South Carolina put up 32.2 points per game last year, 17.9 more than Georgia gave up (14.3). When South Carolina recorded over 14.3 points last season, it was 7-2 against the spread and 8-1 overall. Georgia had a 6-6 record against the spread and a 12-0 record overall in games when it surrendered fewer than 32.2 points last year. South Carolina collected 81.9 more yards per game (378.7) than Georgia gave up per outing (296.8) last season.

Georgia vs. South Carolina Betting Analysis

Georgia Betting Insights

Georgia has yet to win a game against the spread this season (0-1-1). Georgia has yet to cover a spread (0-1-1) when playing as at least 27.5-point favorites. The Bulldogs have not played as the moneyline favorite yet this season. The Bulldogs have not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -10000 or shorter.

South Carolina Betting Insights

South Carolina has covered the spread once in two games with a set spread. This year, South Carolina games have hit the over just once. The Gamecocks lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Gamecocks have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +1614 odds on them winning this game.

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Georgia vs. South Carolina Against The Spread & Betting Records

Georgia

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 56.3 57.8 52.6
Implied Total AVG 41.2 42.4 38.3
ATS Record 7-7-0 5-5-0 2-2-0
Over/Under Record 7-7-0 6-4-0 1-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 12-0 8-0 4-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-0 0-0 0-0

South Carolina

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 54.0 55.2 52.2
Implied Total AVG 34.1 36.4 30.4
ATS Record 7-5-1 4-3-1 3-2-0
Over/Under Record 8-5-0 5-3-0 3-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-1 3-1 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 4-4 2-2 2-2

Last Season’s Leaders

Georgia

  • In 15 games last year, Stetson Bennett threw for 4,127 yards (275.1 per game), with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and a completion percentage of 68.3%.
  • In addition, Bennett rushed for 205 yards and 10 TDs.
  • On the ground, Kenny McIntosh scored 10 touchdowns and picked up 829 yards (55.3 per game).
  • McIntosh also had 43 catches for 504 yards and two TDs.
  • Brock Bowers had 63 catches for 942 yards (62.8 per game) and seven touchdowns in 15 games a season ago.
  • In 15 games, Ladd McConkey had 58 receptions for 762 yards (50.8 per game) and seven touchdowns.
  • Christopher Smith had three interceptions to go with 58 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and five passes defended last year.
  • Jamon Dumas-Johnson compiled four sacks to go with seven TFL and 64 tackles in 14 games.
  • In 14 games a season ago, Malaki Starks delivered 66 tackles and two interceptions.
  • Smael Mondon Jr. delivered one sack to go with four TFL, 71 tackles, and one interception in 12 games.

South Carolina

  • In addition to his 3,011 passing yards and 66.2% completion percentage last year, Spencer Rattler tallied 18 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.
  • Rattler also provided value with his legs, running for 56 yards (0.8 YPC) and three touchdowns.
  • As a runner, Marshawn Lloyd produced 572 yards on the ground with nine touchdowns.
  • Lloyd had 18 receptions (two per game) for 176 yards (19.6 per game) and two TDs.
  • In 12 games last season, Antwane Wells Jr. turned zero targets into 68 receptions, 928 yards and six touchdowns.
  • As an important part of the pass game, Jaheim Bell totaled 231 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 25 catches.
  • With one sack to go with one TFL, 51 tackles, and two interceptions in 12 games, DQ Smith was a big contributor on defense.
  • Sherrod Greene played in 11 games, posting one interception to go along with 71 tackles, one TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended.
  • Nick Emmanwori helped on defense with 71 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended in 12 games.
  • Jordan Burch was a key contributor on D last year, with 59 tackles, six TFL, three sacks, and three passes defended.

Georgia vs. South Carolina Predictions and Pick

Georgia vs. South Carolina betting card

  • Pick ATS:

    South Carolina (+27.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (54)

How to Bet on Georgia vs. South Carolina

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Our pick to win this matchup is Georgia, and we project that South Carolina will cover the spread (Georgia -27.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 54 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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