The No. 7 Clemson Tigers (10-1) and the South Carolina Gamecocks (7-4) clash in the Palmetto Bowl.
Clemson vs. South Carolina Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 14.5 points, with bookmakers listing Clemson as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Clemson has -631 odds to pick up the win, while South Carolina is listed at +448 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 53 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Clemson vs. South Carolina Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 26, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Betting Preview
Clemson
On the defensive side of the ball, Clemson has been a top-25 unit, ranking 18th-best by allowing just 319.5 yards per game. The offense ranks 48th (413.4 yards per game). Clemson has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this year, as they rank 25th-best in scoring offense (34.7 points per game) and 23rd-best in scoring defense (20.0 points allowed per game). Offensively, Clemson ranks 68th in the FBS with 228.3 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 52nd in passing yards allowed per contest (214.3). Clemson sports the 43rd-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (185.1 per game), and has been better defensively, ranking 14th-best with only 105.3 rushing yards allowed per game. On the offensive side of the ball, Clemson has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by averaging a 49.7% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 40th on defense (35.1% third-down conversion rate allowed). Clemson ranks 100th in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 15 turnovers (78th in the FBS) and committing 17 (74th in the FBS).
South Carolina
In terms of total offense, South Carolina ranks 77th in the FBS (377.9 total yards per game) and 85th on defense (397.0 total yards allowed per contest). South Carolina is accumulating 31.7 points per game on offense this season (43rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 27.3 points per game (79th-ranked) on defense. From an offensive standpoint, South Carolina is accumulating 248.4 passing yards per game (48th-ranked). It ranks 43rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (208.6 passing yards allowed per game). South Carolina ranks 96th in rushing yards per game (129.5), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 188.4 rushing yards surrendered per contest. With a 40.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, South Carolina ranks 54th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 97th, allowing a 41.8% third-down rate. After forcing 17 turnovers (47th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 23 times (123rd in the FBS) this season, South Carolina has the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -6.
Clemson vs. South Carolina Betting Analysis
Clemson Betting Insights
Clemson has put together a 6-5-0 record against the spread this season. In games this season when favored by 14.5 points or more, Clemson are 3-2 against the spread. This season, six Clemson games have gone over the point total. The Tigers have put together a 9-1 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 90% of those games). The Tigers have won all five games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -631 or shorter.
Gamecocks Betting Insights
South Carolina has covered the spread six times this year (6-5-0). In games they have played as 14.5-point underdogs or more, the Gamecocks have an ATS record of 1-1. Games involving South Carolina have hit the over on six occasions this season. The Gamecocks have won three of the six games they’ve played as underdogs this season. This season, the Gamecocks have won two of their three games when they’re the underdog by at least +448 on the moneyline.
Clemson vs. South Carolina Against The Spread & Betting Records
Clemson
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 51.0 | 51.3 | 50.7 |
Implied Total AVG | 34.3 | 36.5 | 31.6 |
ATS Record | 6-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
Over/Under Record | 6-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 9-1 | 5-0 | 4-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Gamecocks
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 54.5 | 55.9 | 51.9 |
Implied Total AVG | 34.6 | 37.6 | 29.5 |
ATS Record | 6-5-0 | 4-3-0 | 2-2-0 |
Over/Under Record | 6-5-0 | 4-3-0 | 2-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-3 | 2-1 | 1-2 |
Players to Watch
Clemson
- As part of the Tigers’ defensive unit, Barrett Carter has totaled 44 tackles, 6.0 TFL, four sacks, and two interceptions in 11 games.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr. has helped carry the Tigers’ defense with 2.0 sacks to go along with 3.0 TFL, 53 tackles, and one interception in 11 games.
- With 36 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and three sacks in 11 games, K.J. Henry has been a big contributor to the Tigers’ defense in 2022.
- The Tigers’ defense has been helped by the play of Trenton Simpson, who has played 11 games, compiling 2.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL and 46 tackles.
Gamecocks
- Jordan Burch has compiled 41 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in 11 games for the Gamecocks.
- Tonka Hemingway has registered 23 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and four sacks in 11 games for the Gamecocks.
- Sherrod Greene has 1.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL, 41 tackles, and one interception in 11 games.
- The Gamecocks’ DQ Smith has posted 32 tackles, one sack, and one interception in 11 games.
Clemson vs. South Carolina Predictions and Pick
Clemson vs. South Carolina betting card
- Pick ATS:
Gamecocks (+14.5)
Pick OU:
Over (53)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is Clemson, and we expect that South Carolina will cover the spread (Clemson -14.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 53 points.