South Carolina set to take on Akron in non-conference battle, Gamecocks opening as heavy favorites at -28
South Carolina and Akron are set to face off in a non-conference battle on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Gamecocks, with a record of 2-1, are looking to rebound from a tough home
Game outlook
South Carolina and Akron are set to face off in a non-conference battle on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Gamecocks, with a record of 2-1, are looking to rebound from a tough home loss to LSU. The Zips, coming off their first win of the season against Colgate, will be looking to build off their momentum. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. EST, with South Carolina opening as the favorite at -27.5 and the current line now at South Carolina -28.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Zips +1,500 | Gamecocks -4,500
Spread: Zips +28 (-110) | Gamecocks -28 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 45 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Carolina will win straight-up is 98%.
Akron Zips
Akron's football team has had a challenging start to the season, with two losses against Big Ten opponents before earning their first win against Colgate. Quarterback Ben Finley had a strong performance in the last game, throwing for 358 yards and four touchdowns. Coach Joe Moorhead praised the team's ability to overcome early adversity and secure the victory. Akron's offense is averaging 18 points per game, while their defense is struggling, allowing an average of 40.3 points per game. The team is currently 1-2 ATS this season and has a power ranking of 127.
South Carolina Gamecocks Analysis
South Carolina Gamecocks are currently 2-1 this season. They narrowly defeated Old Dominion in Week 1 and had a big road win against Kentucky in Week 2. However, they lost to LSU in their last game. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers has struggled in the passing game, but the running game has been successful with players like Raheim Sanders. The defense, led by Nick Emmanwori, has been solid. Head coach Shane Beamer is confident in the team's progress. South Carolina's offense ranks 88th in the nation while their defense ranks 33rd. They have a power ranking of 47 and are 2-1 ATS. The Gamecocks are averaging 27 points per game and allowing 12.5 points per game. They will face Akron next, who have gone 1-0 against South Carolina in their last three matchups.