Alabama Crimson Tide vs South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/25

College Football Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide head to Columbia to face the South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 9 of the 2025 season. The game will take place at Williams-Brice Stadium. Fans can watch it on ABC at 3:30 PM on October 25.

Alabama holds a 6-1 record this season and ranks fourth in both the AP and Coaches Poll. South Carolina, on the other hand, has a 3-4 record. Both teams are part of the Southeastern Conference, adding importance to this game.

Alabama Team Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide have been strong in recent games. They won against the Tennessee Volunteers 37-20, showing good performance in passing with 253 yards. The team also secured a 27-24 win over the Missouri Tigers, with solid defense leading to two interceptions.

Alabama’s offense ranks 12th in passing yards this season with 2,080 yards. Ty Simpson has been a key player, ranking 10th in the league for passing yards. The rushing attack is less effective, ranked 94th, but the passing game has compensated for it.

Injuries are a concern for Alabama, with several players listed as questionable. Key players like Jah-Marien Latham and Danny Lewis Jr. might miss the next game. Despite these challenges, Alabama’s defense remains strong, ranking 8th in interceptions with seven this season.

Alabama vs South Carolina Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
  • Venue: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC
  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Alabama Moneyline -477, South Carolina Moneyline +357

South Carolina Team Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks have had a challenging season. They recently lost to the Oklahoma Sooners 26-7 at home. In that game, they managed 170 passing yards but struggled on the ground with only 54 rushing yards.

Earlier in the season, South Carolina faced the LSU Tigers and lost 20-10. They managed to gain 193 rushing yards, which showed a strong ground game. However, they had a hard time passing, with only 124 yards through the air.

The Gamecocks’ season includes a win against the Kentucky Wildcats with a score of 35-13. They were able to secure 178 rushing yards and 163 passing yards in that game. Despite this victory, their overall record shows struggles in both offense and defense.

BTB Betting Pick

Alabama is favored by 11.5 points against South Carolina. With Alabama’s strong passing game, ranked 12th, they should cover the spread. South Carolina has struggled offensively, ranking 95th in passing yards this season. Alabama’s defense, ranked 16th in sacks, will challenge South Carolina’s offense.

The total for the game is set at 47.5 points. Alabama’s offense has scored 246 points this season, while South Carolina has scored 141 points. Both defenses have been average, with Alabama allowing 124 points and South Carolina 140 points. The game is likely to go over the total, considering Alabama’s offensive strength.