South Carolina-Vanderbilt Betting Preview

Here are news and notes and computer trends, as we take a look from a bettor's standpoint, the Vanderbilt and South Carolina televised on ESPN.  South Carolina is a 10 point road favorite with a total of 41 according to BetUs Sportsbook.

The Gamecocks will start backup quarterback Chris Smelley. However, Jimmy Ashton of Lines-Maker.com says that is not necessarily bad news for USC. Starting QB Tommy Beecher threw four interceptions in his first career start to NC State last week. Smelley came in and completed all five passes en route to two scoring drives.

This is a huge revenge game for USC. Last year they were 6-1 and ranked sixth in the country, but were beaten in Columbia by the Commodores 17-6. USC Running back Mike Davis starts after a token non-start, but non-benching last week in which he carried just 14 times, but rushed for 101 yards.

Vanderbilt will likely be without starting running back Jeff Jennings because of a shoulder injury. This further depletes an offense that has several injuries at wide receiver including starter George Smith.

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For those who bet college football quarters note that Vanderbilt has little depth on the defensive line. Any injury could be devastating.

Here are computer betting trends, all records are against the spread. Vanderbilt is 2-11 off a win of 21 or more points. However, they are also 10-2 in the month of September

As far as over/under trends, South Carolina has gone under 13-3 on the road after a game in which they committed three or more turnovers.