Check out our free Bulldogs vs Gamecocks pick and preview for NCAAF week 3 game in Columbia. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week’s NCAAF matchup.

Bulldogs vs Gamecocks Pick & Preview- NCAAF Week 3

The Georgia Bulldogs travel to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. Kickoff for this week’s game is set for 12:00 PM ET and will be televised on ESPN. Georgia comes into this SEC contest, as the -24.5 point road favorite. The over-under point total is currently set at 54.0.

Bulldogs vs Gamecocks Matchup at a Glance

  • Sport: NCAAF
  • Teams: Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks
  • Where: Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium
  • Date: Saturday, September 17th
  • Betting Odds:
  • GA -24.5, GA -6530 | SC +1332 O/U 54.0

Bulldogs Preview:

Heading into this week’s matchup, the Bulldogs travel to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks with an overall record of 2-0. This will be their first game in the SEC.

In their previous game, the Bulldogs won by a score of 33-0. With their 33 combined points, the two teams remained below the over-under line of 62.5. In the loss, the team’s defense gave up a total of 128 yards, with 19 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 81st in rush yards allowed per-game. Currently, Georgia is ranked 36th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 109 yards through the air.

On offense, the Bulldogs are averaging 41.0 points per-game, good for 36th in the NCAA. So far, a majority of their touchdowns have come on the ground, as they have rushed for 6, while throwing for 4. When looking at the team’s performance in the run game, they are currently 113rd in yards per-game at 129.5. On average, they hand the ball off 28.5 times per contest. In the passing game, the Bulldogs will look to continue their strong play, as they are the 4th ranked team in pass yards per-game at, 395.5. So far, they are 26th in pass attempts, at 40.0 per-game.

Gamecocks Preview:

As the Gamecocks travel to take on the Georgia Bulldogs, they have an overall record of 1-1. This includes going 0-1 in SEC action.

In their last matchup, South Carolina fell by a score of 44-30 to Arkansas. Heading into the game, the Gamecocks were 9.5 point underdogs on the spread, leading to a loss vs the spread. The two team’s combined to score 74 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 55.0. In the win, the team’s defense gave up a total of 457 yards, with 295 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 166th in rush yards allowed per-game. Currently, South Carolina is ranked 19th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 162 yards through the air.

On offense, the Gamecocks are averaging 32.5 points per-game, good for 80th in the NCAA. So far, a majority of their touchdowns have come on the ground, as they have rushed for 4, while throwing for 2. When looking at the team’s performance in the run game, they are currently 172nd in yards per-game at 59.5. On average, they hand the ball off 30.5 times per contest. So far, the Gamecocks are the 29th ranked team in pass yards per-game, with an average of 301.5. This has come while throwing the ball an average of 38.0 times per contest, placing them 41st in the NCAA.

Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game

In terms of betting, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 1-0-0. Their current over-under record sits at 0-1-0. In their last 5 road games, Georgia has averaged 37.0 points per game while allowing 14.6. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1-0 while going 4-1-0.

In terms of betting, the Gamecocks have an ATS record of 1-1-0. Their current over-under record sits at 1-1-0. In their last 5 home games, South Carolina has averaged 26.8 points per game while allowing 19.8. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1-0 while going 4-1-0.

Bulldogs vs Gamecocks Pick

Free Spread Prediction: Georgia Bulldogs -24.5

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