TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Prediction & Odds
South Carolina opened as 5.5-point underdogs versus Notre Dame in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at 3:30 p.m. ET, but the Gamecocks are now only 3.5-point dogs.
Is the value in South Carolina this afternoon?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
264 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-3.5) vs. 263 South Carolina Gamecocks (+3.5); o/u 50.5
3:30 p.m. ET, Friday, December 30, 2022
TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, FL
Notre Dame vs. South Carolina Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 61% of bets are on N.C. State. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Notes
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said Monday that the plan is for Tyler Buchner (shoulder) to start in the team's bowl game against South Carolina, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports. Bucner hasn't played since Week 2 due to a left shoulder sprain. If the sophomore quarterback is unable to play, Steve Agneli will likely be the starter.
South Carolina Gamecocks Game Notes
Spencer Rattler completed 25-of-39 passes for 360 yards, two touchdowns and two picks Saturday at Clemson, while also rushing for another score in the stunning 31-30 triumph over the Tigers. Rattler led the Gamecocks to back-to-back startling upset victories, passing for a combined 798 yards and eight touchdowns in wins over top-10 squads in Tennessee and Clemson. If only Rattler played this way during SEC play, the Gamecocks could have actually made some noise this season. Still, the junior finishes the regular season with 16 touchdowns passes, 11 interceptions and 2,780 yards passing.
Notre Dame vs. South Carolina Betting Trends
Over is 6-0 in Fighting Irish last 6 games overall
Under is 4-1 in Fighting Irish last 5 bowl games
Over is 4-1 in Gamecocks last 5 non-conference games
Over is 5-2 in Gamecocks last 7 bowl games
Notre Dame vs. South Carolina Betting Prediction
The Gamecocks are 5-1 against the spread in their last six bowl games, are 4-1 against the number in their last five non-conference games and are 5-2 at the betting window in their last seven games overall. On the other side, the Fighting Irish are just 2-5 against the spread in their last seven games in December.
GATOR BOWL PREDICTION: SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS +3.5