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The Gamecocks have two weeks to prepare for this revenge game, while Texas A&M is coming off their biggest win of the season. However, that victory over LSU was somewhat misleading, as the Aggies were outgained in total yards, 429 to 376. They had a favorable plus-two turnover margin and benefited from three missed field goals by LSU. The Aggies have been outgained in three of their last four games, which raises concerns. South Carolina is just two plays away from having a record of 6-1, as they easily could have defeated both LSU and Alabama. The Gamecocks have played the slightly tougher schedule (No. 3 vs. No. 7). I like the home dog in this spot.
This is the fishiest line of the week and I feel like the oddsmakers are trying to entice bettors to take Texas A&M minus the points. I'm not biting on it and in fact, I'll go the other way. Not only is this a prime letdown spot for the Aggies after the 31 point second half they posted vs. LSU, but Mike Elko's team is 1-4 ATS vs. unranked opponents this season. On the other hand, the Gamecocks are 4-1 ATS in their last five conference games as an underdog. I don't need the 2.5 points, instead give me the money line. South Carolina 26, Texas A&M 20.