Ole Miss vs South Carolina Prediction College Football Picks 10/5/24

South Carolina (3-1) vs Ole Miss (4-1)

Game Info: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Williams-Brice Stadium)

Betting Odds: South Carolina +9.5 / Ole Miss -9.5 --- Over/Under: 53.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Ole Miss Rebels and South Carolina Gamecocks meet Saturday in week 6 college football action at Williams-Brice Stadium. Here’s an Ole Miss vs South Carolina Prediction. This article will include an Ole Miss vs South Carolina Pick.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview

The Ole Miss Rebels beat Georgia Southern, lost to Kentucky, and played LSU next. The Ole Miss Rebels have won 4 of their last 6 road games. Jaxson Dart is completing 77.4 percent of his passes for 1,815 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Tre Harris and Cayden Lee have combined for 1,079 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Antwane Wells Jr. has 14 receptions.

The Ole Miss Rebels ground game is averaging 216.8 yards per contest, and Henry Parrish Jr. leads the way with 489 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Ole Miss is allowing 8.4 points and 258.4 yards per game. Chris Paul Jr. leads the Ole Miss Rebels with 37 tackles, Princely Umanmielen has 3.5 sacks and Trey Amos has 1 interception.

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to LSU, beat Akron, and will play Alabama next. The South Carolina Gamecocks have won 5 of their last 7 home games. LaNorris Sellers is completing 54.7 percent of his passes for 393 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Mazeo Bennett Jr. and Jared Brown have combined for 257 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Vandrevius Jacobs has 3 receptions.

The South Carolina Gamecocks ground game is averaging 192.3 yards per contest, and Raheim Sanders leads the way with 286 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, South Carolina is allowing 17 points and 264.8 yards per game. Nick Emmanwori leads the South Carolina Gamecocks with 24 tackles, Kyle Kennard has 5.5 sacks and Jalon Kilgore has 2 interceptions.

Why the Ole Miss Rebels will win

The favorite has won each of South Carolina's last 10 games at Williams-Brice Stadium.
South Carolina has lost each of its last four games in October.
Ole Miss has covered the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
South Carolina has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four home games in October.

Total Points Facts

Each of Ole Miss' last four games as a favorite has gone UNDER the total points line.
Four of South Carolina's last five games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

South Carolina ranks 14th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (264.8).
South Carolina ranks T16th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (65).
Ole Miss ranks 1st among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (144).
Ole Miss ranks 2nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (390.4).

Ole Miss vs South Carolina Prediction

We know the Ole Miss Rebels are explosive offensively, but their loss to Kentucky was concerning. It was the Rebel's first real test, and they failed, and now they have to go on the road in a tough atmosphere. We saw how Williams-Brice Stadium can get rocking against LSU, a game the Gamecocks should have won. The South Carolina Gamecocks can run the ball, and they get after it defensively. This game won't be easy for Ole Miss. South Carolina has covered 5 of its last 8 games as an underdog of 7 or more points. Give me the home dog.