East Carolina vs. South Carolina Odds
COLUMBIA, SC (The Spread) – No. 21 South Carolina looks to get back on track on Saturday night when the Gamecocks host East Carolina at 7PM ET on ESPNU.
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South Carolina opened the season with a 52-28 loss to Texas A&M at home despite being a 9.5-point favorite. East Carolina defeated North Carolina Central, 52-7, covering a 39.5-point spread in the process. South Carolina has won its last two meetings with ECU.
Trends show that road team is 4-1 against the spread in the last 5 games between these two. South Carolina is 12-4 against the spread in their last 16 games after failing to cover the spread.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, South Carolina is the clear favorite in this game, as the Gamecocks have odds of -16.5 points against East Carolina. The over/under total for the contest has been set at 63 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had South Carolina by 14 points. The spread climbed to 17 points before falling back to 16.5 points. The over/under total for the game hasn’t changed since opening at 63 points.
In the loss to Texas A&M, South Carolina was dominated from the start. The Gamecocks, who usually have a strong defense, allowed 680 yards to the Aggies, including 511 passing yards. South Caroline had 433 yards of offense, but just 67 yards on the ground. David Thompson was 20 of 40 passing for 366 yards and four touchdowns to lead the South Carolina offense while Nick Jones caught five passes for 113 yards.
ECU thoroughly took apart NCCU last week, outgaining it 582-174. The Pirates may have had more yards if not for two turnovers and a 2 for 8 third-down conversion. Shane Carden threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns on 26 of 37 passing. Marquez Grayson added seven carries for 78 rushing yards while receiver Isaiah Jones caught 10 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown.
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In terms of Injuries, South Carolina guard Brock Stadnik (knee) is questionable for the game, as is defensive end Devin Washington (hamstring). East Carolina receiver DaQuan Barnes (back) and linebacker Kirk Donaldson (knee) are also questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are backing South Carolina, as the Gamecocks are getting 68% of the wagers with odds of -16.5 points against East Carolina on Saturday.
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