South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas A&M Aggies Betting Odds, Football Pick

South Carolina began the post-Steve Spurrier era with a victory, but that was at home. This week the Gamecocks hit the road, where they're 0-4 both straight up and against the spread over their last four outings. They'll try to put an end to those streaks when they take on Texas A&M in College Station on Saturday afternoon.

Point spread: The Aggies opened as 16-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line updates and matchup report)

College football pick, via Odds Shark computer: 29.0-23.6 Aggies

Why the South Carolina Gamecocks can cover the spread

The Gamecocks seemed like a despondent outfit during recent losses to Missouri and LSU, but showed some life in their first game following head coach Spurrier's departure, a 19-10 victory over Vanderbilt two weeks ago and a cover as two-point home favorites. South Carolina had last week off.

The Gamecocks took an early lead on the Commodores, then fell behind, but on the key play of the game, midway through the third quarter, quarterback Perry Orth connected with wide receiver Pharoh Cooper on a 78-yard catch-and-sprint for the touchdown that gave South Carolina the lead for good. The Gamecocks defense then secured the victory with a pair of fourth-quarter takeaways.

On the day, South Carolina outgained Vandy 424-332, as Orth threw for 272 yards and running back Brandon Wilds rushed for 119.

Why the Texas A&M Aggies can cover the spread

The Aggies started 5-0 this season, with wins over Arizona State, Arkansas and Mississippi State, but have lost their last two, including a 23-3 decision at Ole Miss last week. Texas A&M fell down 7-0 early and never recovered, as quarterback Kyle Allen struggled through another tough game.

Two weeks ago the Aggies lost to Alabama 41-23, but three Tide touchdowns, including the first and the last, came on returns of Allen interceptions. Between those two plays, A&M played Alabama to a 27-23 score.

The Aggies were rolling as of a few weeks ago. If Allen can quit throwing the ball to the guys in the opposing shirts, A&M can still make something out of this season.

Smart pick

South Carolina came up with an emotional effort last time out for interim head coach Shawn Elliott, but could be ripe for a letdown. On the other hand, the Aggies are coming off a couple of down outings, but could be ripe for a rebound. Take Texas A&M in this spot.

Betting trends

Texas A&M is 2-5 SU and ATS in its last seven games at home in October.

The total has gone under in eight of South Carolina's last 11 games.

South Carolina is 0-3 SU and ATS in its last three games on the road.

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