Mayra Madrigal
The college football teams only took a short break and are now ready to continue bringing excitement to their fans during the bowl celebration. The Gator Bowl will confront Notre Dame vs South Carolina on Friday, December 30.
What’s interesting about this match is that both teams had the same 8-4 record during the 12 games they played in the regular season. Notre Dame was the best team in the Independent Conference, while South Carolina took third place in the Southeastern Conference (East). The level of performance of both teams have them in the top 25 of the AP ranking, so a great duel is expected.
Check out the betting preview information for the Notre Dame FightingIrish vs South Carolina Gamecocks and find out our prediction.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Notre Dame vs South Carolina Gator Bowl NCAA Football on December 30, 2022
- Where: TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Florida
- When: Friday, December 30, 2022, 3:30 PM ET
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Betting on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Regular Season Record: 8-4
- DraftKings Spread: -2.5
- DraftKings Moneyline: -140
- Over/Under: 51.5
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish started the season with back-to-back losses to Ohio State and Marshall, but managed to get back on their feet to eventually lead the Independent Conference. They had the same 8-4 record as the Liberty Flames, but the difference was their defense, which scored 261 points against them —the fewest in the area.
Their last game ended in a 38-27 loss to USC, which could raise questions heading into the Gator Bowl. However, this team is still considered within the Top 25, although it has been suffering important casualties which could condition the result.
Betting on the South Carolina Gamecocks
- Regular Season Record: 8-4
- DraftKings Spread: +2.5
- DraftKings Moneyline: +120
- Over/Under: 51.5
The South Carolina Gamecocks are not under too much pressure, as they have exceeded expectations so far. And it doesn’t matter what happens, they can feel satisfied with what they have shown this season, as the aerial game has been their best ally.
They are coming off wins in their last two games against Tennessee and Clemson, two of the most powerful and dominant teams this season. This undoubtedly fills them with confidence to face this challenge. Quarterback Spencer Rattler will have to be wide awake in order to get past Notre Dame’s defense for the win.
JefeBet Prediction
This could be a game with a low score, or better said, with a minimal difference for the winner; however, it is expected that Notre Dame will win despite the absences, as long as its defense looks neat and manages to stop its rival.
Prediction: Notre Dame wins and the Spread is covered.
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