by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Saturday, September 16, 2023
Venue: Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
Where to Watch: CBS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: South Carolina +27.5, UGA -27.5; Over/Under: 54.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: South Carolina +27.5, UGA -27.5; Over/Under: 54.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: South Carolina +27.5, UGA -27.5; Over/Under: 54.5 points
Season Record
South Carolina Gamecocks: 1-1 (0-0) (6th place, SEC East)
Georgia Bulldogs: 2-0 (0-0) (1st place, SEC East)
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South Carolina Gamecocks: won their last game at home against the Furman Paladins 47-21.
Georgia Bulldogs: won their last game at home against the Ball State Cardinals 45-3.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Georgia Bulldogs Preview and Analysis
South Carolina is entering this game with a 1-1 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their conference games too. They are 1-0 in their home games, 0-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Furman 47-21. Spencer Rattler was the starting QB and he completed 25/27 passes for 345 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Spencer Rattler led the team in rushing yards with 42 and 1 TD. Xavier Legette led the receivers with 118 receiving yards on 6 receptions and 1 TD. Jalon Kilgore led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while TJ Sanders and Jordan Strachan each led the defense in sacks with 1. Xzavier McLeod came away with the only interception for them in that game.
Georgia is entering this game with a 2-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their conference games too. They are 2-0 in their home games, 0-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Ball State 45-3. Carson Beck was the starting QB and he completed 23/30 passes for 283 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Roderick Robinson II led the team in rushing yards with 38 and 1 TD. Oscar Delp led the receivers with 50 receiving yards on 2 receptions. Smael Mondon Jr. led the defense in that game with 3 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while no one on the defense recorded a sack in that one. Tykee Smith, Chaz Chambliss, and Malaki Starks each came away with 1 interception for them in that game.
South Carolina vs Georgia Prediction
The current betting odds have Georgia listed as a 27.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Georgia got off to a slower start in their last game but still went on to beat Ball State 45-3 after a 0-0 1st quarter and now they are playing at home once again for their 1st conference game of the year. South Carolina looked good in their last game as they faced a team from the FCS but their defense wasn't great as they still allowed Furman to score 21 points. Now they have a much stronger offense to face here on the road and Georgia has really improved their passing game a lot with their new QB Beck. They also have a really good defense that has been their staple over the last few years and South Carolina will struggle to move the ball here just like they did in their game against North Carolina earlier this season. South Carolina won't be able to keep up with the Georgia offense as they start to pull away in the game and the Georgia defense won't allow too many points as they haven't been giving up much in any games over the last few years. The best way to place a bet here is on Georgia to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
South Carolina Gamecocks: 3-6 ATS as a road underdog of 21.5 to 28 points. 4-12 ATS in a road game where the total is between 52.5 and 56. 7-3 OVER in road games. 9-5 OVER after playing a game at home.
Georgia Bulldogs: 10-2 ATS when the total is between 49.5 and 56. 10-2 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread. 9-5 OVER as a home favorite of 21.5 to 28 points. 14-8 OVER in a home game where the total is between 52.5 and 56.
Key Injuries
South Carolina Gamecocks: R. Mikeska (TE) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. J. Geer (LB) Prob Sat - Undisclosed. D. Spaulding (DB) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. N. Emmanwori (DB) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. M. Anderson (OL) Prob Sat - Undisclosed. K. Nelson Jr. (DB) Ques Sat - Leg. A. Brown (WR) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. B. Dunn (RB) Ques Sat - Lower Body. M. Kaba (LB) out for season - Knee. C. Henry (OL) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.
Georgia Bulldogs: D. Edwards (RB) Ques Sat - Knee. D. Morrissette (WR) Ques Sat - Groin. L. McConkey (WR) Ques Sat - Back. E. Lightsey (LB) Ques Sat - Back. A. Blaske (OL) Ques Sat - Knee. T. Ingram-Dawkins (DL) Out indefinitely - Foot. B. Robinson (RB) out for season - Knee. L. Luckie (TE) Out indefinitely - Ankle.
Notable Quotes
“He’s a special talent. He’s an elite talent. You saw that tonight.” - Shane Beamer on Spencer Rattler after his team’s win against Furman in their last game.
“I'm extremely pleased. He's getting the ball out of his hands quick. He's seeing the field. He does a good job playing that position.” - Kirby Smart on Carson Beck after his team’s win against Ball State in their last game.
Starting Lineups
South Carolina Gamecocks
WR Wells Jr., Antwane
WR Legette, Xavier RS SR
WR Brown, Ahmarean
TE Knox, Trey
QB Rattler, Spencer
RB Joyner, Dakereon
Georgia Bulldogs
WR Smith, Arian
WR Rosemy-Jacksaint, Marcus
WR Lovett, Dominic
TE Bowers, Brock
QB Beck, Carson
RB Milton, Kendall
Statistical Leaders
South Carolina Gamecocks
Passing: S. Rattler (698)
Rushing: D. Joyner (65)
Receiving: X. Legette (296)
Touchdowns: D. Joyner (2)
Georgia Bulldogs
Passing: C. Beck (577)
Rushing: R. Robinson II (88)
Receiving: M. Mews (102)
Touchdowns: R. Robinson II (2)
Coaches:
South Carolina Gamecocks: Shane Beamer (3rd season)
Georgia Bulldogs: Kirby Smart (8th 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.
