by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Sep 07, 2022
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, September 10, 2022
Venue: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: South Carolina +8.5, Arkansas -8.5; Over/Under: 53 points
Bet365: Point Spread: South Carolina +8.5, Arkansas -8.5; Over/Under: 53 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: South Carolina +8.5, Arkansas -8.5; Over/Under: 53 points
Season Record
South Carolina Gamecocks: 1-0 (6th place, SEC East)
Arkansas Razorbacks: 1-0 (2nd place, SEC West)
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South Carolina Gamecocks: won their last game at home against the Georgia State Panthers 35-14.
Arkansas Razorbacks: won their last game at home against the Cincinnati Bearcats 31-24.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Arkansas Razorbacks Preview and Analysis
South Carolina is entering this game with a 1-0 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 1st road game of the season here. They won against the Georgia State Panthers in their last game at home 35-14. Spencer Rattler started that game at QB and he completed 23/37 passes for 227 yards, 1 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Jaheim Bell led the team in rushing with 39 yards on 7 rushing attempts. Jalen Brooks led the team in receiving with 88 yards on 4 receptions. Brad Johnson led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles. Marcellas Dial came away with the only interception for them while no one on the defense recorded a sack in that one.
Arkansas is entering this game with a 1-0 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 2nd home game of the season here as they are 1-0 in their home games this year. They won against the Cincinnati Bearcats in their last game at home 31-24. KJ Jefferson started that game at QB and he completed 18/26 passes for 223 yards and 3 touchdowns. Raheim Sanders led the team in rushing with 117 yards on 20 rushing attempts. Trey Knox led the team in receiving with 75 yards and 2 TDs on 6 receptions. Jalen Catalon led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles. Drew Sanders and Jordan Domineck both led the defense in sacks with 1 each while Dwight McGlothern came away with the only interception for them in that one.
South Carolina vs Arkansas Prediction
The current betting odds have Arkansas listed as a 8.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Arkansas looked very good in their season opener at home last week, and they will be playing at home again in this game where they were very good last season. Arkansas only came away with a 7 point win over Cincinnati but they were very dominant in that game from start to finish always having a lead in it, and Cincinnati is still a very good program with a great head coach that had something to prove in that game after losing their starting QB from last season, Desmond Ridder, to the NFL. South Carolina also looked good in their home opener last week but they were also playing Georgia State from a much weaker conference who hasn't been a very good road team the past few years either. Arkansas played a quality team in their first game while South Carolina struggled to pull away early at home against a much weaker team, and now they are going on the road here in a tough place to play against a ranked team. Arkansas has a much better program and they have improved a lot under head coach Sam Pittman, they will be looking to build on last year's great season here in his 3rd year. South Carolina is only in their 2nd season with their new coach and although they have been getting better, they are still putting things together and will not be able to compete with Arkansas here. The best way to place a bet here is on Arkansas to cover the spread in this game.
South Carolina Arkansas Prediction: Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, September 10, 2022 (12:00 pm ET start time) is Arkansas 38 South Carolina 21.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
South Carolina Gamecocks: 6-12 ATS as an underdog. 3-11 ATS in a road game where the total is between 52.5 and 56. 9-1 OVER in road games.
Arkansas Razorbacks: 15-7 ATS in all games. 24-10 ATS in a home game where the total is between 52.5 and 56. 7-3 OVER when the total is between 49.5 and 56.
Key Injuries
South Carolina Gamecocks: C. Rucker (WR) Doub Sat - Undisclosed. C. Beal-Smith (RB) Prob Sat - Foot. C. Terrell (TE) out for season - Knee.
Arkansas Razorbacks: D. Johnson (RB) Ques Sat - Knee. K. Renfro (QB) Ques Sat - Knee.
Notable Quotes
"Sam’s hire was somewhat unconventional but he was a guy who loved Arkansas … I’m a guy that loves South Carolina. Sam has obviously done some really good things and I think it's an eye opener for a lot of people that just because you can call plays ... doesn’t mean you’re going to be a good head coach. The roles I had and that Sam had in his coaching career certainly prepared us for the chairs we’re in right now." - Shane Beamer on Sam Pittman coming into this game against Arkansas.
"He's a really good person and a fiery guy, a good recruiter. We'd cut up and laugh and things like that in the office. He was easy to work with ... and I was sad to see when he left." - Sam Pittman on Shane Beamer coming into this game against South Carolina.
Starting Lineups
South Carolina Gamecocks
WR Legette, Xavier
WR Vann, Josh
WR Brown, Ahmarean
TE Stogner, Austin
TE Bell, Jaheim
QB Rattler, Spencer
RB Lloyd, MarShawn
Arkansas Razorbacks
WR Thompson, Warren
WR Landers, Matt
WR Haselwood, Jadon
TE Knox, Trey
QB Jefferson, KJ
RB Sanders, Raheim
Statistical Leaders
South Carolina Gamecocks
Passing: S. Rattler (227)
Rushing: J. Bell (39)
Receiving: J. Brooks (88)
Touchdowns: M. Lloyd (1)
Arkansas Razorbacks
Passing: K. Jefferson (223)
Rushing: R. Sanders (117)
Receiving: T. Knox (75)
Touchdowns: T. Knox (2)
Coaches:
South Carolina Gamecocks: Shane Beamer (2nd season)
Arkansas Razorbacks: Sam Pittman (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
