South Carolina vs. ECU Odds
CHARLOTTE, NC (The Spread) – No. 12 South Carolina looks to avoid an upset against one of its non-conference rivals, East Carolina, when the two meet on Saturday at 7PM ET.
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South Carolina was 9-5 last season and 7-7 against the spread. East Carolina was 6-7 in 2010 and 6-7 against the spread. The Gamecocks have lost 5 of their last 7 against the Pirates, but these two haven’t met since 1999. This game will be played on a neutral field of Bank of America Stadium.
Trends show that South Carolina has failed to cover the spread in its last 4 games at a neutral site while East Carolina is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 non-conference games. The Pirates have hit the over in 8 of their last 9 games in September.
Oddsmakers have made South Carolina a 21-point favorite against its directional rival. The over/under total for the game has been set at 62.5 points. (View Matchup)
Opening odds had the Gamecocks as a 13-point favorite but the spread has grown quickly, and now sits at 21 points. The over/under total opened at 61 points and has since climbed to 62.5.
South Carolina has 13 starters back from last year’s SEC runner-up. The Gamecocks have a lot of offensive talent, led by sophomore running back Marcus Lattimore, who rushed for 1,197 yards and 17 touchdowns in his freshman season. Defensively, South Carolina allowed 23.1 points and just 112 rushing yards per game in 2010.
East Carolina has 14 starters back for second-year coach Ruffin McNeill. The ECU offense averaged 36.8 points and 438 yards per game in 2010. Leading that charge was quarterback Dominique Davis, who threw for 3,967 yards and 37 touchdowns last season. Davis is back to lead the team in 2011. On defense, the Pirates struggled, allowing 44 points per game and 227 rushing yards per contest.
In terms of Injuries, South Carolina defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney and Melvin Ingram are listed as probable to play with minor injuries while East Carolina receiver Michael Bowman is doubtful to play as he is serving a suspension.
Over 5,200 Public Bets have been placed on this game and South Carolina is getting 70% of the wagers at -21 against ECU on Saturday night.
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