The Akron Zips (1-2) visit Williams-Brice Stadium to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1) on Sep. 21 in Columbia, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
South Carolina is a betting favorite in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -28.5 (-110).
The Akron vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 45 total points.
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Akron vs South Carolina Prediction:
The winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Akron and South Carolina, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Akron vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 80.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Akron is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- Akron is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Akron is 3-0 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Akron is 0-3 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI
South Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record
South Carolina is 2-1 against the spread this college football season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).
- South Carolina is 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 18.07% ROI
- South Carolina is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
- South Carolina is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
Akron is winless (0-7) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .392
Akron is winless (0-3) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .517
Akron is 1-6 (.111) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: .529
Akron is 2-17 (.100) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: .410
South Carolina is winless (0-6) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .430
South Carolina is 1-11 (.083) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .441
South Carolina is winless (0-6) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .426
South Carolina is 1-7 (.125) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-15th-worst in FBS; Average: .438
South Carolina has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-8th-worst among FBS skill players. Akron’s defense has allowed 2.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs has just 0.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-9th-worst among FBS WRs. Akron’s defense has allowed 2.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.