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SEC foes match up in Week 2 when the No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0) host the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday afternoon. This is the first contest between these teams since 2017. South Carolina has won three straight matchups against Arkansas. The Razorbacks knocked off Cincinnati 31-24 in their opener last week, while the Gamecocks handled Georgia State 35-14.

Kickoff is set for noon ET in Fayetteville, Ark. The Razorbacks are listed at -9 in the latest Arkansas vs. South Carolina odds from Caesars Sportsbook. The over/under for total points is set at 55. Before locking in any South Carolina vs. Arkansas picks or Week 2 college football predictions, you need to see what SportsLine's advanced computer model has to say.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past six-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It enters Week 2 of the 2022 college football season on a 48-37 run on all top-rated college football spread and money-line picks that dates back to 2021. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on South Carolina vs. Arkansas and just locked in its picks and CFB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college football odds and betting lines for Arkansas vs. South Carolina:

  • South Carolina vs. Arkansas spread: Arkansas -9
  • South Carolina vs. Arkansas over/under: 55 points 
  • South Carolina vs. Arkansas money line: Arkansas -345, Gamecocks +270
  • SC: The Gamecocks are 4-1-2 ATS in their last seven games in September
  • ARK: The Razorbacks are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games in September
  • South Carolina vs. Arkansas picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Arkansas can cover

The Razorbacks are strong on the ground. This offensive unit is filled with dynamic playmakers including junior quarterback KJ Jefferson and sophomore running back Raheim Sanders. Jefferson is a dual-threat weapon who has displayed speed and agility. In 2021, Jefferson finished with 664 yards and six scores on the ground.

Sanders is the main option in the backfield for the Razorbacks. The Florida native has showcased his ability to make defenders miss with great vision. In the win over Cincinnati, he led the team with 20 carries for 117 yards with 5.8 yards per carry. As a team, Arkansas rushed for 224 yards against Cincinnati last week, averaging 5.0 yards per carry.  

Why South Carolina can cover

South Carolina has a tough and talented defense. Teams struggle to pass the ball against the quick and physical secondary of the Gamecocks. During the 2021 season, they were ranked second in the SEC in passing yards per game (178.8). South Carolina brought this stout play into the 2022 campaign.

In the season opener against Georgia State, South Carolina only allowed 111 passing yards with an interception. Georgia State also finished 5 for 17 on three-down conversions. Junior defensive back Marcellas Dial knows how to make big plays. Dial logged three pass deflections along with an interception last week. Grad student defensive back Devonni Reed is also an impact player on the backend. Reed is a secure tackler who transferred over from Central Michigan. 

How to make South Carolina vs. Arkansas picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 50 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Arkansas vs. South Carolina? And which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.