South Carolina vs. Mississippi State: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 23, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 17, 2023

A pair of SEC teams hit the field when the South Carolina Gamecocks (1-2) and the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-1) clash on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks are favored by 6 points. An over/under of 47 points has been set for the contest.

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South Carolina vs. Mississippi State Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
South Carolina -6 -110 -110 47 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for South Carolina vs Mississippi State
ATS Total Score prediction
South Carolina (-6) Over (47) South Carolina 30 Mississippi State 18

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison

South Carolina Mississippi State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 26.0 (87) 31.0 (69)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 25.3 (75) 24.0 (71)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 5 (77) 1 (4)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 1 (123) 6 (23)

South Carolina vs. Mississippi State Betting Insights

South Carolina Stats and Trends

  • South Carolina has covered twice in three matchups with a spread this season.
  • The Gamecocks have covered the spread when playing as at least 6-point favorites in their only opportunity this season.
  • Games featuring South Carolina have gone over the point total once this season.
  • Gamecocks games have gone over 47 points twice this season (in three outings).
  • The average point total in USC’s games this year is 56.8, 9.8 more than this matchup’s over/under.

Mississippi State Stats and Trends

  • Mississippi State has won one game against the spread this season.
  • The Bulldogs have not covered the spread when an underdog by 6 points or more this year (in one opportunity).
  • Mississippi State games have gone over the point total once this year.
  • Each game the Bulldogs have played this season has had more than 47 combined points scored.
  • The average total for State games this season has been 58.0, 11.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

South Carolina Players to Watch

  • Mario Anderson has rushed for a team-high 41 yards on eight attempts (20.5 yards per game) and zero touchdowns.
  • Dontavius Braswell has rushed for 17 yards on four carries (17.0 yards per game) this year.
  • Eddie Lewis has grabbed seven passes for a team-best 112 yards. He averages 56.0 yards per game.
  • O’Mega Blake has also contributed with 93 yards on six catches and one touchdown. He puts up 46.5 receiving yards per game this year.
  • Tyshawn Russell has caught two passes for 65 yards and one touchdown, averaging 65.0 yards per game this year.

Mississippi State Players to Watch

  • This season, Will Rogers has collected 492 passing yards (164.0 yards per game) while connecting on 44 of 74 passes (59.5% completion percentage), with five touchdowns and zero interceptions.
  • Jo’quavious Marks has run for a team-leading 325 yards on 51 attempts (108.3 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns. He also averages 30.0 receiving yards per game, grabbing nine passes for 90 yards.
  • So far this year Mike Wright has run for 97 yards on seven carries (32.3 ypg).
  • Lideatrick Griffin has 13 catches, leading his team with 132 yards (44.0 ypg) while also scoring two touchdowns this season.
  • Creed Whittemore has caught four passes for 59 yards and one touchdown, averaging 59.0 yards per game this year.

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