South Carolina vs. Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18

South Carolina vs. Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18

Updated Nov. 18, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET
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Oddsmakers expect a competitive contest between SEC opponents when the South Carolina Gamecocks (4-6) host the Kentucky Wildcats (6-4) on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Kentucky is a 2-point underdogs. The total has been set at 52 points for this matchup.

Facing the Vanderbilt Commodores in their most recent contest, the Gamecocks won 47-6. The Wildcats lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 49-21, in their most recent contest.

South Carolina vs. Kentucky Game Information & Odds

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  • When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Location: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina
  • TV: SEC Network
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
South Carolina vs Kentucky Betting Information updated as of November 18, 2023, 2:47 PM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
South Carolina -2 (-109) -129 +109 52 -110 -110

South Carolina vs. Kentucky Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Kentucky (+2)
  • Pick OU: Over (52)
  • Prediction: South Carolina 28, Kentucky 27

Learn more about the South Carolina Gamecocks vs. the Kentucky Wildcats game on FOX Sports!

South Carolina vs. Kentucky Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Gamecocks 27, Wildcats 25.
  • The Gamecocks have a 56.3% chance to claim victory in this game per the moneyline's implied probability. The Wildcats have a 47.8% implied probability.
  • South Carolina has compiled a 5-5-0 record against the spread this season.
  • Kentucky has put together a 5-5-0 ATS record so far this year.

South Carolina vs. Kentucky: Head-to-Head

  • South Carolina and Kentucky have been matched up evenly over their last two games, sharing the same 1-1 record.
  • The two teams have never hit the over on the point total while sharing a split 1-1 record in their games against the spread.
  • Over their last two head-to-head matchups, South Carolina has scored 34 points, while Kentucky has accumulated 30.

South Carolina vs. Kentucky: 2023 Stats Comparison

South Carolina Kentucky
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 28.8 (63) 29.1 (57)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 28.6 (88) 25.0 (57)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 11 (29) 12 (41)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 12 (90) 14 (63)

South Carolina 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Spencer Rattler QB 2,867 YDS (70.6%) / 17 TD / 7 INT
62 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 6.2 RUSH YPG
Xavier Legette WR 59 REC / 1,093 YDS / 5 TD / 109.3 YPG
Mario Anderson RB 645 YDS / 3 TD / 64.5 YPG / 5.5 YPC
16 REC / 129 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.9 REC YPG
Dakereon Joyner RB 115 YDS / 5 TD / 11.5 YPG / 2.3 YPC
21 REC / 117 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.7 REC YPG
Debo Williams LB 85 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
DQ Smith DB 59 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
T.J. Sanders DT 35 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Jalon Kilgore DB 54 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Kentucky 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Re'Mahn Davis RB 929 YDS / 11 TD / 92.9 YPG / 5.8 YPC
24 REC / 259 REC YDS / 5 REC TD / 25.9 REC YPG
Devin Leary QB 2,063 YDS (56.7%) / 19 TD / 8 INT
-37 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -3.7 RUSH YPG
Dane Key WR 32 REC / 477 YDS / 4 TD / 47.7 YPG
Tayvion Robinson WR 33 REC / 472 YDS / 4 TD / 47.2 YPG
Maxwell Hairston DB 50 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD
Trevin Wallace LB 45 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK / 1 INT
D'Eryk Jackson LB 57 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Deone Walker DL 33 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK
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