Check out our free South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers pick and preview for this CFB week 14 game in Clemson. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 14 CFB matchup.
This week 14 non-conference matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers is set for 12:00 ET at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, and the Tigers are the -2.5 point favorites at home. The over/under line is currently set at 49 points. The money line odds are +116 for South Carolina and -139 for Clemson. The Tigers enter the game with a 9-2 record, while the Gamecocks are 8-3 this season.
Gamecocks vs. Tigers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: CFB
- Teams: South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Tigers
- Where: Clemson at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds CLMSN -2.5, SC +116 | CLMSN -139 O/U 49
Gamecocks Preview:
South Carolina enters Week 14 with an 8-3 record, but they have no chance to win the Southeastern. However, they are 100% bowl-eligible and have a 23.6% chance of making the playoff. The Gamecocks are 4-2 at home and 3-1 on the road this season.
South Carolina has been favored in five of their 11 games, going 5-0 as the favorite. Their ATS record stands at 7-3, with a perfect 4-0 mark on the road and a 3-3 record at home. They’ve covered the spread in four of five games as the underdog.
The over/under line for this week is 49 points. South Carolina’s games have averaged 51.1 points, with an average line of 45.6 points. Their over/under record is 6-4, with three games featuring higher lines and seven with lower lines than this week’s total.
Gamecocks Offense Breakdown
South Carolina’s offense is averaging 32.9 points per game, ranking 29th in the nation heading into week 14. They are 42nd in our offensive power rankings. The Gamecocks have focused on the run, averaging 42.2 rushing attempts per game, which is 9th in the country, and they are gaining 184.4 rushing yards per game.
Raheim Sanders leads the rushing attack with 821 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers has thrown for 2,110 yards with 17 touchdowns and six interceptions, posting a passer rating of 105.
Gamecocks Team Defense
South Carolina's defense has been strong this season, ranking 14th nationally by allowing just 18.2 points per game. They’ve given up 109.2 rushing yards per game, which is 21st in the country, and 200.3 passing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 69.1 against South Carolina, the 15th-lowest in the nation.
In their recent game against Wofford, South Carolina allowed just 12 points and 33 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Wofford managed 219 passing yards on 17 completions, but South Carolina’s defense held them to 252 total yards in the game.
Tigers Preview:
South Carolina enters Week 14 with an 8-3 record, but they have no chance to win the Southeastern. However, they are 100% bowl-eligible and have a 23.6% chance of making the playoff. The Gamecocks are 4-2 at home and 3-1 on the road this season.
South Carolina has been favored in five of their 11 games, going 5-0 as the favorite. Their ATS record stands at 7-3, with a perfect 4-0 mark on the road and a 3-3 record at home. They’ve covered the spread in four of five games as the underdog.
The over/under line for this week is 49 points. South Carolina’s games have averaged 51.1 points, with an average line of 45.6 points. Their over/under record is 6-4, with three games featuring higher lines and seven with lower lines than this week’s total.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 14, Clemson’s offense ranks 11th in scoring, with 37.6 points per game, and we have them 6th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Cade Klubnik has thrown for 2,761 yards, completing 63.9% of his passes, and has 29 touchdowns to just four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 108.
Clemson ranks 19th in passing attempts per game, averaging 37, and they are 23rd in passing yards, with 274.6 per game. On the ground, they average 196.3 rushing yards per game. Phil Mafah leads the rushing attack with 1,022 yards and eight touchdowns. Antonio Williams has 687 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
Tigers Team Defense
Clemson's defense has allowed 22 points per game this season, ranking 33rd nationally. They’ve given up 210.8 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks completing just 52.6% of their throws, the ninth-lowest rate in the country. On the ground, Clemson has allowed 141.5 rushing yards per game.
In their recent game against The Citadel, Clemson’s defense gave up 14 points and allowed 387 total yards, including 288 rushing yards on 55 attempts. The secondary allowed just 99 passing yards on 11 attempts and recorded one interception.
Gamecocks vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The South Carolina Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- In their last three home games, Clemson has averaged 32 points per game while allowing 16. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the South Carolina Gamecocks have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Clemson Tigers have an overall record of 4-1 while going 1-4 against the spread.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +2.5 Be sure to check out our other CFB Football betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.
