Kentucky Wildcats Host South Carolina as Underdogs in SEC Showdown

Game outlook

On Saturday, the Kentucky Wildcats (6-4, 5-5 ATS, 7-3 O/U) will host the South Carolina Gamecocks (4-6, 5-5 ATS, 5-5 O/U) in an SEC matchup. Kentucky is the betting favorite, opening at -2 and currently at -1.5. The Wildcats come into Saturday's game after a loss to Alabama last week. South Carolina is coming off a win against Vanderbilt at home. The Gamecocks recorded a 24-14 win against Kentucky in their last meeting on the road.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 7:30pm EST

Where: Williams-Brice Stadium Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Wildcats -123 | Gamecocks +103

Spread: Wildcats -1.5 (-110) | Gamecocks +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 54.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kentucky will win straight-up is 55%.

Kentucky Wildcats

Their dominant early season performance has receded following a 4-4 run, in which the Wildcats have averaged 24.6 points and allowed an average of 28.6 points. The offense most notably features the talents of Ray Davis and senior quarterback Devin Leary, while the defense has been led by a strong rush defense (58th in the nation). Another big play by @DevinLeary1 , this time complete to @BatesBrenden . pic.twitter.com/P7ty2OToYq

South Carolina Gamecocks Analysis

In their first game of November, the Gamecocks beat Jacksonville State by a 38-28 score, followed by a dominating 47-6 home win against Vanderbilt. QB Spencer Rattler has recorded 2867 passing yards and a 17:7 TD to INT ratio. RB Mario Anderson has 645 rushing yards on 5.5 yards per rush, while WR Xavier Legette has 1093 receiving yards. The defense has struggled to contain the opposition, ranking #124 in pass defense and #58 in rush defense, while allowing 28.8 points per game. To the 🏡! pic.twitter.com/91ZLBE3WjH