College Football Picks: Vanderbilt Commodores vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

The Vanderbilt Commodores won their final three conference road games a season ago, which is important to consider when making your college football picks Saturday, as they take on the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Sports bettors will find that the Commodores are 14-point road underdogs in the NCAA football odds, with the betting total sitting at 51.5 in the market.

Let's take a closer look at this Southeastern Conference matchup from a betting perspective, while offering up a prediction along the way.

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Vanderbilt Commodores

The Vanderbilt Commodores have scored 35 or more points in their past five games dating back to last season, but they've gained 276 or fewer yards in their past seven meetings against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

College football handicappers will find that the Commodores are 10-5-1 against the spread in their past 16 games as road underdogs of 10.5 to 14 points.

South Carolina Gamecocks

The South Carolina Gamecocks have won their past 12 home games, including a 27-10 season-opening victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels on Aug. 29.

During his time as a collegiate head coach, Steve Spurrier has compiled a dominating 18-2 record against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Prediction

I'm going to recommend that readers back the Vanderbilt Commodores, as the South Carolina Gamecocks are 2-5 against the spread after allowing 450 or more yards in their previous game.

College Football Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores (+14)

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