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The No. 20 Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) welcome the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) to Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the South Carolina vs. Missouri odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Gamecocks lost to the Florida Gators at home 41-39 in Week 7, failing to cover as a 1-point favorite. South Carolina is 1-2 against the spread (ATS) as an underdog this season and 2-2 ATS in SEC play. South Carolina is led by QB Spencer Rattler, who has 1,724 passing yards and 11 TDs.
The Tigers beat the Kentucky Wildcats 38-21 on the road in Week 7, covering as a 1.5-point underdog. Missouri’s lone loss was a 49-39 home defeat against the LSU Tigers in Week 6. It is 4-3 ATS on the season and 2-1 ATS in SEC play.
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South Carolina at Missouri odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:29 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): South Carolina +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Missouri -310 (bet $310 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): South Carolina +7.5 (-110) | Missouri -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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South Carolina at Missouri picks and predictions
Prediction
Missouri 38, South Carolina 31
Moneyline
PASS.
South Carolina just hasn’t played as well as expected against SEC opponents, and on the road, it will struggle to win this one. However, Missouri is 0-1 in SEC play at home, rendering its -310 tag unplayable.
Ultimately, pass both options on the moneyline.
Against the spread
LEAN SOUTH CAROLINA +7.5 (-110).
South Carolina is 1-1 ATS on the road in SEC play and was a double-digit underdog in both games. It has scored 37 or more points in 2 of 3 its last 3 games, so the explosive, Rattler-led offense should be able to score and keep pace with a dynamic Missouri attack.
The Tigers gave up 21 to Vandy and Kentucky and 49 to LSU all within the last 3 weeks. It is 0-1 ATS at home against SEC opponents and 1-3 ATS at home against all opponents. It hasn’t made its home a fortress and may struggle to win by multiple scores.
Take SOUTH CAROLINA +7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 59.5 (-110).
Missouri is 6-1 O/U this season. It has a high-octane offense that has scored 30-plus points in 6 of 7 games and a defense that has allowed 20-plus points in 5 straight games. It is 3-0 O/U in SEC play as well.
South Carolina is 4-2 O/U and have gone Over in 3 straight games. It is 3-1 O/U in SEC play and has scored at least 37 points in 3 of its last 7 games, allowing 40-plus points in 2 straight.
Expect this to be a fast-paced battle. Take OVER 59.5 (-110).
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