Iowa-South Carolina: Outback Bowl Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions

The South Carolina Gamecocks and Iowa Hawkeyes are set to play in the 23rd annual Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 1, 2009.

Head coach Steve Spurrier has finally taken his team to a New Year’s Day bowl game. The Gamecocks did not make a bowl appearance last year, and they were beaten by Texas and Florida the two previous post-seasons.

Iowa lost its first eight bowl matchups before winning four of their past five. The Hawkeyes did not get a bowl invite last year. This game marks the first-ever meeting between Iowa and South Carolina.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently have the Iowa Hawkeyes posted as 4-point betting odds favorites against the South Carolina Gamecocks in this year's Outback Bowl with the games over/under posted at a low 43 total points.

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Here are some betting trends to consider for this year’s Outback Bowl:

Hawkeyes are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hawkeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Hawkeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Gamecocks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games.
Gamecocks are 3-7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Gamecocks are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog.

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