
    <p>Check out our free Fighting Irish vs Gamecocks pick and preview for NCAAF week 1 game in Jacksonville. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week's NCAAF matchup.</p>
    <h2>Fighting Irish vs Gamecocks Pick & Preview: NCAAF Week 1 Betting Odds</h2>
    <p>On Friday, December 30th at 3:30 PM ET, the South Carolina Gamecocks and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. ESPN will carry the TV coverage for the game. The odds for this week 1 non-conference matchup have the Fighting Irish as the -2.5 point favorite on the spread. The over-under point total is currently set at 51.5.</p>
    <h2>Fighting Irish vs Gamecocks Matchup at a Glance</h2>
    <ul><li><b>Sport:</b> NCAAF</li><li><b>Teams:</b> Notre Dame Fighting Irish at South Carolina Gamecocks</li><li><b>Where:</b> Jacksonville at TIAA Bank Field</li><li><b>Date:</b> Friday, December 30th</li><li><b>Betting Odds:</b> <li>ND -2.5, ND -141 | SC +117 O/U 51.5</li></ul>
    <h2>Fighting Irish Preview:</h2>
    <p>The Notre Dame Fighting Irish travel to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in a non-conference matchup with an overall record of 8-4. So far, they have yet to play a game in the FBS Independents.</p>
    <p>Notre Dame is coming off a 11 loss to USC by a score of 38-27. The Fighting Irish entered the game as 4.5 point road underdogs, making this an ATS loss. The two team's combined to score 65 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 63.0. In the win, the team's defense gave up a total of 436 yards, with 204 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 54th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Notre Dame is ranked 31st in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 232 yards through the air.</p>
    <p>Coming into this week's game, the Notre Dame offense is averaging 30.67. So far, big plays have been hard to come by for the unit, as they rank poorly in explosive plays in both on the ground and through the air. However, they have an opportunity to put together an above average performance vs a South Carolina defense ranked 81st in EPA. Look for Notre Dame to establish the run against South Carolina as not only do they hand the ball off at an above average rate, but they have one of the better rush success rates in college football. In addition, opposing team's have found success on the ground vs the South Carolina front seven. Heading into the game, the Fighting Irish will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 199.92 yards places them 141st in the NCAA. So far, they are the 185th ranked team in attempts per contest (25.33).</p>
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    <h2>Gamecocks Preview:</h2>
    <p>As the Gamecocks travel to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, they have an overall record of 8-4. This includes going 4-4 in SEC action.</p>
    <p>In their last game, South Carolina defeated Clemson 31-30, despite being the 14.5 point underdogs. The two team's combined to score 61 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 53.0. In the loss, the team's defense gave up a total of 336 yards, with 237 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 157th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, South Carolina is ranked 59th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 99 yards through the air.</p>
  
    <p>Leading into this week's game, look for a South Carolina offense to put together a strong performance. This season, the team is averaging 31.67 points per game and is generating explosive plays in the pass game at a high rate. The team will be taking on a Notre Dame defense currently ranked just 39th in EPA. One matchup to watch in this game, is if South Carolina can generate some success in the run game. So far, the team is averaging 123.25 rush yards per game and have a matchup vs a Notre Dame defense that is vulnerable up front. Heading into the game, the Gamecocks will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 257.67 yards places them 58th in the NCAA. So far, they are the 120th ranked team in attempts per contest (31.0).</p>
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    <h2>Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game</h2>

    <p>In terms of betting, the Fighting Irish have an ATS record of 6-6-0. Their current over-under record sits at 7-4-1. When looking at their past 5 road matchups, Notre Dame has an ATS record of 3-2-0 while averaging 35.2 per game. The team went 4-1-0 overall in these games.</p>
    <p>In terms of betting, the Gamecocks have an ATS record of 7-4-0. Their current over-under record sits at 6-5-0. South Carolina has played well in their previous 5 home games, going 4-1-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 41.8 points per game while allowing 23.0. The team's also performed well vs the spread at 3-2-0.</p>


    <h2>Fighting Irish vs Gamecocks Pick</h2>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> Notre Dame Fighting Irish -2.5</p>
    <p><b>Free Total Prediction:</b> Over 51.5</p>

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