The Volunteers (+4) are prepared to welcome their in-conference nemesis South Carolina Gamecocks (-4) to Tennessee. This afternoon matchup is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 p.m. ET and fans can witness the action live on SEC Network.
Betting Preview: Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Tennessee is the home underdog in this SEC matchup and is currently getting 4 points. The Gamecocks are also receiving -185 moneyline odds while the Volunteers are +165. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 47.5 points, and there should be multiple good live betting opportunities while the showdown is underway.
The less-than-stellar Gamecocks have lost 5.7 units this season and are 4-3 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an O/U record of 3-4.
The Volunteers have lost 0.9 units in 2019. The team is 3-4 ATS and also has an O/U record of 3-4.
The Gamecocks have gone 3-4 straight up (SU), including 2-3 SU against SEC opponents. The Volunteers are 2-5 SU overall and 1-3 SU in conference play.
The Gamecocks will attempt to get back on track after a 38-27 defeat to Florida last weekTheir defense allowed the Gators to run for 154 yards on 30 rush attempts, along with one rushing TD. Jacob Copeland logged a good day for the Gators in that one with 89 yards and a score on three catches. Offensively, Ryan Hilinski completed only 17-of-35 passes for 170 yards and one touchdown. Tavien Feaster (175 yards on 25 rushes, one TD) and Mon Denson (58 yards on 12 carries, one TD) led the ground attack in the loss while Bryan Edwards (seven receptions, 78 yards) and Josh Vann (three catches, 33 yards) manned the receiving duties.
One week ago, Alabama took care of this Tennessee team by a score of 35-13. The Vols defense allowed the Crimson Tide to run for 140 yards on 34 rush attempts, including three rush TDs. Najee Harris was a force to be reckoned with, putting up 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 21 attempts, along with 48 yards and a score on four catches for Alabama. As a group, the Vols collectively completed 12-of-24 passes for 117 yards and one interception. Jarrett Guarantano went seven-for-16 for 55 yards while Brian Maurer was five-of-seven for 62 yards and one interception. Tim Jordan (94 rushing yards on 17 attempts) mounted the ground attack in the defeat while Jauan Jennings (six receptions, 66 yards) and Ty Chandler (two catches, nine yards) led the pass-catching attack.
South Carolina’s run the ball on 49.4 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Tennessee has an overall rush percentage of 57.8 percent. The Gamecocks have produced 196.9 rush yards per game (including 151.4 per game against Southeastern opponents) and have 15 scores via handoffs this year. The Vols are putting up 141.7 rush yards per game (115.5 in conference) and have five total rushing TDs.
The Gamecocks offensive scheme has logged 209.7 yards/game through the air overall (208.8 per game against conference opposition) and has eight passing TDs so far. The Vols have recorded 194.3 pass yards per game (177 in the SEC) and have 10 total pass scores.
On the defensive side of the ball, South Carolina has allowed 146 rush yards and 250.6 pass yards per game. The Tennessee defense has given up 203.9 yards per game to opposing passers and 156.9 yards per game on the ground. Both teams allow similar adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) to opponents, as the Gamecocks have given up an ANY/A of 5.52 to opposing QBs, while the Vols are yielding an ANY/A of 5.2.
Guarantano has completed 68-of-114 passes for 805 yards, seven TDs and four INTs. Guarantano’s adjusted net yards per pass attempt stands at 5.76 for the year and 6.35 over his last two games. In the other locker room, Hilinski has amassed 1,082 passing yards this season. He’s connected on 105-of-179 attempts with six passing touchdowns and three interceptions. Hilinski’s got a 5.26 ANY/A.
These two teams faced off last year with the final outcome being a 27-24 win for South Carolina.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Tip
SU Winner: Tennessee, ATS Winner: Tennessee, O/U: Under
Team Betting Trends
- The O/U for South Carolina’s last game was 45. The over cashed in the team’s 38-27 loss to Florida.
- As a team, South Carolina has produced 4.8 yards per carry over its past three games and 4.5 over its last two.
- Tennessee has averaged 3.4 yards per carry over its last three contests and 3.8 over its last two.
- The Tennessee offense has lost five fumbles this season while South Carolina has let six get away.
- Over its last three games, South Carolina is 2-1 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
- The O/U for Tennessee’s last outing going into it was 63.5. The under cashed in the 35-13 loss to Alabama.
- In its last three matches, Tennessee is 2-1 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
- Both passing attacks have produced four pass plays of 40 or more yards. The Gamecocks have have made five pass plays of 30+ yards while the Volunteers have created eight such plays.
- The South Carolina defense has allowed three pass plays of 40 or more yards, while Tennessee has given up four such plays.
- The South Carolina offense has created 18 rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while Tennessee has created seven such runs.
- The Gamecocks defense has allowed 12 rushing plays of 20+ yards, while the Volunteers have given up four such runs.
- Each team defense has recorded 17 sacks this year.
