ESPN College Football Odds: South Carolina vs Alabama

The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Alabama Crimson Tide will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 18-point favorites versus the Gamecocks, while the game's total is sitting at 44. Stephen Garcia threw three touchdown passes and South Carolina held off Kentucky to win 28-26 in Week 6. The Gamecocks failed to cover the 9.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 45.5. Mark Ingram ran for 175 yards and one touchdown to lead Alabama to a 22-3 win over Mississippi in Week 6. The Tide covered the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 45. Current streak: South Carolina has won 4 straight games. Alabama has won 6 straight games. Team records: South Carolina: 5-1 SU, 4-1 ATS Alabama: 6-0 SU, 5-1 ATS South Carolina most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 6-4 Alabama most recently: When playing in October are 9-1 When playing on grass are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 9-1 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Carolina's last 6 games on the road South Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games South Carolina is 13-5-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road South Carolina is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Alabama is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home Alabama is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama's last 5 games at home Next up: South Carolina home to Vanderbilt, Saturday, October 24 Alabama home to Tennessee, Saturday, October 24     Check out timeless articles on sports gaming strategy at OffshoreInsiders.com