The Kentucky Wildcats (1-0) will face off against a fellow SEC opponent, the South Carolina Gamecocks (1-0) in a matchup on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kroger Field. The Gamecocks will attempt to pull off an upset as 9-point underdogs. An over/under of 42 points has been set for the outing.
Kentucky vs. South Carolina Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Wildcats (-9)
Moneyline: Wildcats (-360), Gamecocks (+285)
Total: 42 points
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How to Watch Kentucky vs. South Carolina
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky
TV: ABC
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Kentucky 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
169 (169) |
100 |
Rush yards |
148 (148) |
77 |
Points scored |
31 (31) |
79 |
Pass yards against |
126 (126) |
36 |
Rush yards against |
5 (5) |
1 |
Points allowed |
0 (0) |
1 |
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Kentucky 2024 Betting Info
The Wildcats have won all one of its games against the spread this season.
Kentucky is a perfect 13-0 against the spread when favored by 9 points or more this season.
The average over/under the Wildcats have had set in games this season is 6.5 more points than this outing’s point total.
Kentucky Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
48.9 |
49.3 |
48.3 |
Implied Total AVG |
30.4 |
31.5 |
28.6 |
ATS Record |
7-6-0 |
4-4-0 |
3-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
9-4-0 |
6-2-0 |
3-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
5-1 |
3-1 |
2-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-5 |
0-3 |
1-2 |
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Kentucky’s Offense vs. South Carolina’s Defense (2024)
The Gamecocks give up third-down conversions on 50% of their opponents’ attempts (107th in the FBS). The Wildcats have a 60% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 22nd in college football.
South Carolina allows opponents to score on 50% of their red-zone trips (13th in college football). Kentucky’s offense has an 80% red-zone percentage (80th).
The Gamecocks give up 0.3 points per play (65th in college football), while the Wildcats pick up 0.7 per play (20th in the FBS).
South Carolina 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
114 (114) |
122 |
Rush yards |
174 (174) |
65 |
Points scored |
23 (23) |
99 |
Pass yards against |
197 (197) |
76 |
Rush yards against |
108 (108) |
59 |
Points allowed |
19 (19) |
76 |
South Carolina 2024 Betting Info
The Gamecocks have no wins against the spread this season.
Kentucky has a 13-0 record against the spread when favored by 9 points or more this season.
The Gamecocks and their opponent have yet to hit the over this season.
The average point total for Wildcats games this year is 6.5 more points than the over/under of 42 in this matchup.
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South Carolina Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.0 |
53.1 |
55.9 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.5 |
30.8 |
36.0 |
ATS Record |
6-6-0 |
4-4-0 |
2-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-7-0 |
4-4-0 |
1-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
5-0 |
5-0 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-6 |
0-2 |
0-4 |
South Carolina’s Offense vs. Kentucky’s Defense (2024)
The Gamecocks are No. 1 in the FBS in terms of red-zone percentage (100%), but will be facing the toughest defense in college football in that category, owned by the Wildcats (0%).
The Gamecocks’ offense is 106th in college football averaging 288 yards per game, while Kentucky ranks sixth in yards allowed (131).
The Gamecocks average 3.1 yards per carry (101st in college football) compared to the 0.4 per attempt the Wildcats allow (second in the FBS).
South Carolina’s offense is 97th in the FBS at 23 points per game. Kentucky gives up zero per game (first in college football).
Kentucky vs. South Carolina Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Kentucky vs. South Carolina is the Wildcats (-360 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we pick the under at 42 points.