Florida vs. South Carolina Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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The Florida Gators (5-4) have an SEC matchup versus the South Carolina Gamecocks (6-3).

Florida vs. South Carolina Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 8 points, with sportsbooks listing Florida as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Florida has -320 odds to pick up the win, while South Carolina is listed at +246 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 58 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Florida vs. South Carolina Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: SEC Network
  • Location: Gainesville, Florida
  • Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Betting Preview

Florida

Florida sports the 40th-ranked offense this year (430.4 yards per game), and have been less effective defensively, ranking 16th-worst with 441.4 yards allowed per game. Florida is putting up 31.2 points per game on offense this season (49th in the FBS), and is allowing 29.2 points per game (91st) on the other side of the ball. Florida is totaling 221.2 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 86th in the FBS. The defense ranks 101st, surrendering 256.1 passing yards per contest. Florida has struggled defensively against the run, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS (185.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the team ranks 20th-best on offense, totaling 209.2 rushing yards per game. In addition to a 50.0% third-down percentage allowed on defense, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS, Florida has posted the 74th-ranked third-down conversion rate (38.9%) on offense. With 16 forced turnovers (28th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (25th in the FBS), Florida’s +6 turnover margin is the 25th-best in college football.

South Carolina

With 368.2 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, South Carolina ranks 89th in the FBS in 2022. Defensively, it ranks 62nd, giving up 371.7 total yards per contest. South Carolina is generating 31.1 points per contest on offense this season (50th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 24.9 points per contest (56th-ranked) on defense. With 231.8 passing yards per game on offense, South Carolina ranks 70th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 32nd, allowing 199.9 passing yards per contest. South Carolina ranks 86th in the FBS with 136.4 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 98th with 171.8 rushing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball. From an offensive angle, South Carolina is generating a 39.1% third-down conversion rate (71st-ranked). It ranks 74th in the FBS defensively (39.5% third-down rate allowed). After forcing 15 turnovers (39th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 20 times (125th in the FBS) this season, South Carolina owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -5.

Florida vs. South Carolina Betting Analysis

Florida Betting Insights

Florida has put together a record of 5-4-0 against the spread this season. Florida has an ATS record of 1-2 when playing as at least 8-point favorites. Florida games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this season. The Gators have won 60% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (3-2). The Gators have played three times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -320 or shorter, and earned a victory in each game.

Gamecocks Betting Insights

South Carolina is 5-4-0 against the spread this season. South Carolina is winless against the spread when it has played as 8-point underdogs or more (0-2). South Carolina games have gone over the total five times this season. This season, the Gamecocks have been the underdog four times and won two of those games. The Gamecocks have entered three games this season as the underdog by +246 or more and are 0-2 in those contests.

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Florida vs. South Carolina Against The Spread & Betting Records

Florida

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 56.8 56.6 57.2
Implied Total AVG 34.8 34.8 34.7
ATS Record 5-4-0 2-4-0 3-0-0
Over/Under Record 6-3-0 3-3-0 3-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-2 3-2 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-2 1-0 1-2

Gamecocks

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 52.7 54.1 49.8
Implied Total AVG 33.7 36.3 28.3
ATS Record 5-4-0 3-3-0 2-1-0
Over/Under Record 5-4-0 3-3-0 2-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-1 2-1 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-2 1-1 1-1

Players to Watch

Florida

  • The Gators’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Amari Burney, who has suited up for nine games and posted 34 tackles, 4.0 TFL, four sacks, and two interceptions.
  • The Gators’ defense has been helped by Rashad Torrence, who has suited up for nine games and posted 55 tackles.
  • As part of the Gators’ defense, Trey Dean III has recorded 41 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks in nine games.
  • The Gators’ defensive unit has been helped by Ventrell Miller, who has played nine games, registering 3.0 TFL and 37 tackles.

Gamecocks

  • As a tone-setter on defense, the Gamecocks’ Jordan Burch has registered 31 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in nine games.
  • In nine games for the Gamecocks, Tonka Hemingway has registered 17 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks.
  • Sherrod Greene has been wreaking havoc on defense, delivering 1.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL, 28 tackles, and one interception for the Gamecocks.
  • DQ Smith has registered 1.0 sack to go with 20 tackles and one interception in nine games for the Gamecocks.

Florida vs. South Carolina Predictions and Pick

Florida vs. South Carolina betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Gamecocks (+8)

    Pick OU:

    Under (58)

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How to Bet on Florida vs. South Carolina

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Our prediction to win this game is Florida, and we expect that South Carolina will cover the spread (Florida -8). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 58 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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