South Carolina-Kentucky Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Kentucky Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Commonwealth Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Gamecocks listed as 3-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Chris Smelley threw a touchdown pass to Joe Hill with just over eight minutes to play to lead South Carolina to a 31-24 win against Mississippi in Week 6. The Gamecocks pulled off the upset and covered the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 42.5. Mike Hartline was 20-for-42 for 241 yards with two scores and a pick for Kentucky in its 17-14 loss to Alabama in Week 6. Alabama couldn't cover as 17-point home favorites as the game played under the 44.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Current streak: South Carolina has won 3 straight games. Team records: South Carolina: 4-2 SU, 2-2-1 ATS Kentucky: 4-1 SU, 3-1 ATS South Carolina most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 3-7 Kentucky most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on grass are 5-5 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 3-7 A few trends to consider: South Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky South Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kentucky South Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kentucky South Carolina is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Kentucky Kentucky is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Kentucky is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Kentucky is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing South Carolina Kentucky is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against South Carolina Next up: South Carolina home to LSU, Saturday, October 18 Kentucky home to Arkansas, Saturday, October 18