LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia is the site for this week three matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the LSU Tigers. Kickoff is set for 12:00 ET, and ABC will be handling the television broadcast. The Tigers are favored by -7 points over the Gamecocks, with the over/under line currently at 50.5 points. South Carolina enters the game at 2-0, while LSU is 1-1 on the season.
LSU TIGERS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +7
This game will be played at Williams-Brice Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:
- We have the LSU Tigers winning this one by a score of 25 to 21
- Even though we like the LSU Tigers to win, our ATS pick is to take the South Carolina Gamecocks at +7
- We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points
Will The LSU Tigers Win As Road Favorites?
LSU is now 1-1 after a 44-21 win over Nicholls. There were no betting lines for this matchup.
The Tigers trailed 7-9 after the first quarter but took control in the second, outscoring Nicholls 23-14 to lead 23-14 at the half. LSU extended their lead to 44-21 by the end of the game, with a 21-7 advantage in the third quarter.
LSU’s offense was explosive in their 44-21 win, racking up 378 total yards and 24 first downs. The Tigers’ ground game was limited to 64 yards, but their passing attack was highly effective, with 314 yards and six touchdowns through the air.
Garrett Nussmeier was outstanding, completing 73% of his passes for 302 yards and six touchdowns. His top target, CJ Daniels, caught four passes for 71 yards. Kaleb Jackson led the rushing effort with 19 yards on nine carries.
LSU’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 321 total yards and 21 points to Nicholls. The Tigers were particularly vulnerable against the run, giving up 176 yards and two rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, LSU allowed 145 yards on 16 completions, but they did not record an interception in this game.
Are The South Carolina Gamecocks Going Win In At Upset At Williams-Brice Stadium
South Carolina is now 2-0 after pulling off a road upset over Kentucky. The Gamecocks, who were +9.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big win for South Carolina, as it was a Southeastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game was 41.5 points, but the teams combined for just 37, resulting in the under hitting.
South Carolina took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. Kentucky fought back to take a 10-6 lead at halftime, but the Gamecocks dominated the second half, outscoring Kentucky 25-0 to come out on top.
South Carolina’s offense put up 255 yards in their 31-6 win over Kentucky, with 166 of those yards coming through the air. LaNorris Sellers completed 73.3% of his passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns, ending the game with a passer rating of 119.17. Mazeo Bennett Jr. was his top target, catching three passes for 63 yards.
The Gamecocks’ ground game was limited to 89 yards, but Raheim Sanders managed to pick up 54 yards on 13 carries. Sanders also found the end zone on the ground, adding to the team’s two passing touchdowns.
South Carolina’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Kentucky to just 44 passing yards on 6 completions. The Gamecocks picked off two passes and limited Kentucky to 183 total yards. On the ground, they gave up 139 yards on 46 carries but kept Kentucky out of the end zone, resulting in a 31-6 win.