Oklahoma vs South Carolina Prediction 10/19/24 College Football Tips

The South Carolina Gamecocks and Oklahoma Sooners meet on Saturday in Week 8 college football action at Memorial Stadium. Here is a prediction for Oklahoma vs. South Carolina. This article contains a selection between Oklahoma and South Carolina.

South Carolina Gamecocks betting preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to Ole Miss and Alabama and next play Texas A&M. The South Carolina Gamecocks have lost 5 of their last 6 road games. LaNorris Sellers completed 62.1 percent of his passes for 793 yards, 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Mazeo Bennett Jr. and Joshua Simon have combined for 399 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Gage Larvadain has 9 receptions.

The South Carolina Gamecocks’ ground game averages 175.3 yards per game, and Raheim Sanders leads the way with 393 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, South Carolina is allowing 20.3 points and 299.5 yards per game. Nick Emmanwori leads the South Carolina Gamecocks with 38 tackles, Kyle Kennard has 7.5 sacks and Jalon Kilgore has 3 interceptions.

Oklahoma Sooners betting preview

The Oklahoma Sooners lost to Texas, beat Auburn and play Ole Miss next. Oklahoma has won 10 of its last 11 home games. Michael Hawkins Jr. completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 458 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions. Deion Burks and Bauer Sharp have combined for 381 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Brenen Thompson has 13 receptions.

The Oklahoma Sooners’ ground game averages 122 yards per game, and Jovantae Barnes leads the way with 237 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Oklahoma is allowing 19 points and 337.8 yards per game. Danny Stutsman leads the Oklahoma Sooners with 46 tackles, R Mason Thomas has 5.5 sacks and Billy Bowman Jr. has 2 interceptions.

Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win

• Oklahoma has won each of its last nine home games against teams not ranked in the AP.
• South Carolina has lost each of its last six games in October.
• Oklahoma has closed the gap in five of its last six October games as a home favorite against teams not in the AP rankings.
• Oklahoma has won the first half in 33 of its last 39 games against conference opponents at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
• Oklahoma has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against conference opponents at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

Total score facts

• Five of South Carolina’s last six games against teams not ranked in the AP rankings were BELOW the total score.
• Five of Oklahoma’s last six games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in October have exceeded the point total.

Matchup/League Facts

• Oklahoma ranks 131st among FBS teams in Q3 points per game this season (1.5).
• Oklahoma ranks 125th among FBS teams in yards per game this season (287.7).
• South Carolina ranks 18th among FBS teams in Q3 opponents points per game (3.0) this season.
• South Carolina ranks 20th among FBS teams in yards allowed per game this season (299.5).

Oklahoma vs South Carolina Prediction

It can be argued that the South Carolina Gamecocks are the better team right now as their defense is strong and a poor Oklahoma offense will lead to offense. However, this is a strange schedule. South Carolina nearly upset Alabama last week, and it might be difficult to get back up and fight in consecutive road games. Oklahoma was embarrassed by rival Texas last week, and you can bet the Sooners are desperate to get rid of that nasty taste. This spot is in favor of the Sooners, who are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as home favorites. I’m going to score the field goal with Oklahoma.