The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (4-1) meet a fellow SEC foe when they host the South Carolina Gamecocks (3-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The Crimson Tide are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -21.5) against the Gamecocks. The over/under for this game is 50.5 points.

Keep reading for our preview for this this matchup between the Crimson Tide and the Gamecocks, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Alabama vs. South Carolina betting lines

• Spread favorite: Crimson Tide (-21.5)
• Moneyline: Crimson Tide (-2083), Gamecocks (+1013)
• Total: 50.5 points
• TV Channel: SECN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Alabama vs. South Carolina betting info and stats

Alabama has three wins against the spread this season (3-2-0). Alabama has covered the spread one time when the favorite by at least 21.5 points (a 1-2 ATS record). Alabama has been moneyline favorites for four games this season, and it has put up a 3-1 record in those outings. South Carolina has a 3-2-0 record against the spread so far this season. South Carolina’s record in games it’ve played as an underdog this year is 1-2.

Alabama vs. South Carolina recent stats and trends

Alabama Crimson Tide

• Alabama is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in its last three games.
• In all three of those games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• Alabama’s last three games have ended with an average of 50.3 points scored. That’s 0.2 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

South Carolina Gamecocks

• South Carolina has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• In two of those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• The past three South Carolina games averaged 2.8 fewer points (47.7) than this matchup’s over/under.

Alabama vs. South Carolina key players

Alabama Crimson Tide

• Jalen Milroe has thrown for 1,279 yards, completing 73.6% of his passes and recording 11 touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 283 yards (56.6 ypg) on 59 carries with nine rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Jamarion Miller, has carried the ball 39 times for 318 yards (63.6 per game), scoring five times.
• Ryan Williams has hauled in 19 receptions for 544 yards (108.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone six times as a receiver.
• Germie Bernard has put together a 220-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 16 passes on 24 targets.
• CJ Dippre has hauled in eight catches for 124 yards, an average of 24.8 yards per game.
• Quandarrius Robinson has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 2.0 TFL and five tackles.
• Jihaad Campbell, Alabama’s leading tackler, has 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Keon Sabb leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording seven tackles and two passes defended.

South Carolina Gamecocks

• LaNorris Sellers has been a dual threat for South Carolina this season. He has 548 passing yards (109.6 per game) while completing 58.1% of his passes. He’s thrown two touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 207 yards (41.4 ypg) on 54 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Raheim Sanders, has carried the ball 65 times for 315 yards (63.0 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Mazeo Bennett’s 200 receiving yards (40.0 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 14 receptions on 19 targets with two touchdowns.
• Gage Larvadain has put up a 118-yard season so far. He’s caught seven passes on nine targets.
• Joshua Simon’s 12 receptions (on 20 targets) have netted him 113 yards (22.6 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Kyle Kennard paces the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 11 tackles.
• Nick Emmanwori is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 28 tackles and two interceptions.
• Jalon Kilgore has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 17 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.