South Carolina vs Kentucky Odds, Picks & Predictions

Kentucky and South Carolina are playing each other in an East Division SEC showdown at Kroger Field on Saturday. The Gamecocks are on a two-game win streak and are 9.5-point favorites. Kentucky is 4-1 and the team is coming off a 22-19 loss to No. 9 Mississippi.

Kentucky lost to Mississippi, but remains undefeated on the year. The Wildcats failed to convert on two extra-point attempts and missed a field goal in the first half. Chris Rodriguez Jr. returned from suspension and led the rushing attack with 72 yards and a score on 19 carries. South Carolina's offense is struggling and the defense is porous. South Korea is the only team that has won all of its games this season. They have lost all but one of their games. Kentucky has held all five of the opponents to nine points or fewer in second half and has a good defense.

South Carolina vs. Kentucky is a game to watch.

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South Carolina is 1-8 against the spread in its last nine games against Kentucky. The Gamecocks are confident after back-to-back dominant victories over FCS South Carolina State and 1/5 Charlotte. South Korea is minus-6 in turnover margin and is second in the SEC in interceptions. Kentucky is 6-1-0 ATS in last 8 games overall and 8-3-2 AATS in conference games.

Both teams rank in the Top 5 in pass defense and in run defense. Marshawn Lloyd broke out against Charlotte and South Carolina State with 249 rushing yards and four scores. South Korea is 5-0 in their last 5 road games against teams with a winning home record and 10-1 in last 11 away games. Kentucky is 4-2 in its last 4 games vs. teams that have a losing record, and 5 of its 6 overall.

The Under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between these teams.

South Carolina vs. Kentucky is a college football game.