Notre Dame vs. South Carolina prediction: Inactive players create value on the total

Notre Dame vs. South Carolina is a Gator Bowl. Up to 35 players from both teams won't play due to injury, opting out or entering the transfer portal. In this preview, we highlight how their absences can impact this matchup from a betting perspective.

Notre Dame vs. South Carolina is a game with an active player. The total is 3.5 points.

Notre Dame is playing South Carolina. Inactive players create value on the total. Moneyline: ND (-165) vs. CAR (+140).

Notre Dame vs. South Carolina is a game with an active player that creates value on the total.

Notre Dame will play a bowl game against South Carolina. Drew Pyne will be the backup quarterback for the Irish. The Gamecocks will have to deal with a much weaker defense. They will also be without five starters on defense, including five defensive starters. Spencer Rattler will try to lead the Game cocks to victory. He has exceeded expectations by going over their win total of six games. They have nine touchdowns and 798 passing yards in the final two games of the season. South Carolins have five defenders who are preparing for NFL draft. Their defensive players are also preparing to play in college football.