South Carolina vs. Charlotte Prediction: Picks & Start Time – September 2022

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The South Carolina Gamecocks (1-2) and Charlotte 49ers (1-3) will meet in a matchup at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

South Carolina vs. Charlotte Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 23.5 points, with bookmakers listing South Carolina as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, South Carolina has -3561 odds to pick up the win, while Charlotte is listed at +1080 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 66 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch South Carolina vs. Charlotte Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, September 24, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Location: Columbia, South Carolina
  • Stadium: Williams-Brice Stadium

Betting Preview

South Carolina

With 438.3 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS, South Carolina has had to rely on its 99th-ranked offense (342.7 yards per contest) to keep them competitive. Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 21st-worst in the FBS (35.3 points allowed per game), South Carolina has had more success offensively, ranking 99th in the FBS by averaging 24.0 points per game. South Carolina is compiling 272.3 passing yards per game on offense (38th in the FBS), and ranks 57th defensively with 204.0 passing yards allowed per game. It’s been a hard stretch for South Carolina in terms of running the ball, ranking eighth-worst in rushing offense (70.3 rushing yards per game) and seventh-worst in rushing defense (234.3 rushing yards per game allowed) in 2022. South Carolina ranks 10th-worst in third-down percentage (27.0%) and 22nd-worst in third-down percentage allowed (45.2%) this season. With one forced turnover (123rd in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (115th in the FBS), South Carolina (-7) owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Charlotte

Charlotte has been struggling on defense, ranking worst with 565.0 total yards allowed per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, putting up 386.8 total yards per contest (83rd-ranked). Charlotte’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, conceding 45.3 points per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 96th with 25.0 points per contest. Charlotte’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, ceding 321.8 passing yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 30th with 289.5 passing yards per contest. Charlotte has struggled on both offense and defense in terms of rushing this season, ranking 15th-worst in rushing yards (97.3 per game) and third-worst in rushing yards allowed (243.3 per game). Charlotte’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, surrendering a 54.9% third-down conversion percentage, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 102nd with a 54.9% third-down rate. Charlotte sports a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 45th in the FBS.

South Carolina vs. Charlotte Betting Analysis

South Carolina Betting Insights

South Carolina has covered the spread once in three games with a set spread. This season, South Carolina games have hit the over once. The Gamecocks have been listed as the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Gamecocks have not yet played a game with moneyline odds of -3561 or shorter.

49ers Betting Insights

Charlotte is 1-3-0 against the spread this year. Charlotte has not covered the spread when playing as at least 23.5-point underdogs (0-1). This season, three Charlotte games have gone over the point total. The 49ers have been underdogs in three games this season and won one (33.3%) of those contests. The 49ers have played as an underdog of +1080 or more once this season and lost that game.

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South Carolina vs. Charlotte Against The Spread & Betting Records

South Carolina

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 55.2 55.3 55.0
Implied Total AVG 35.7 37.5 32.0
ATS Record 1-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0
Over/Under Record 1-2-0 0-2-0 1-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-0 1-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-2 0-1 0-1

49ers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 59.9 58.5 61.3
Implied Total AVG 37.8 38.0 37.5
ATS Record 1-3-0 0-2-0 1-1-0
Over/Under Record 3-1-0 2-0-0 1-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 0-1 0-1 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-2 0-1 1-1

Players to Watch

South Carolina

  • With 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL and 14 tackles in three games, Jordan Burch has been a big contributor to the Gamecocks’ defense in 2022.
  • The Gamecocks’ defensive unit has been helped by the contributions of Jordan Strachan, who has suited up for three games and registered 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
  • The Gamecocks’ defense has been aided by the play of Nick Emmanwori, who has played three games and compiled 13 tackles.
  • Brad Johnson, as part of the Gamecocks’ defense, has totaled 11 tackles in three games.

49ers

  • Prince Bemah has amassed 14 tackles and one sack in four games for the 49ers.
  • On defense, Chase Monroe has helped lead the charge with 13 tackles and 1.0 TFL in four games.
  • Amir Siddiq has delivered 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL and 10 tackles in four games for the 49ers.
  • On defense, Comanche Francisco has supplied nine tackles and one interception in four games.

South Carolina vs. Charlotte Predictions and Pick

South Carolina vs. Charlotte betting card

    Pick ATS:

    49ers (+23.5)

    Pick OU:

    Under (66)

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How to Bet on South Carolina vs. Charlotte

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Our pick to win this game is South Carolina, and we project that Charlotte will cover the spread (South Carolina -23.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 66 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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