The South Carolina Gamecocks of the SEC meet the Clemson Tigers of the ACC in an in-state rivalry to start this weekend's college baseball action. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. ET on ACC Network Extra.
Clemson is set to throw ace Aidan Knaak, while South Carolina counters with Dylan Eskew.
With the matchup set, let's dive into our South Carolina vs. Clemson prediction and college baseball picks for Friday, Feb. 28.
South Carolina vs Clemson Prediction
- South Carolina vs. Clemson Pick: South Carolina ML +155
My Clemson vs. South Carolina best bet is on the Gamecocks to win outright, with the best line currently available at bet365.
South Carolina vs Clemson Odds
| South Carolina Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -130 | 10 -115o / -115u | +145 |
| Clemson Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +100 | 10 -115o / -115u | -188 |
South Carolina vs Clemson College Baseball Betting Preview
We have an early-season rivalry brewing in South Carolina, as the No. 17 Clemson Tigers play host to the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Clemson has lived up to its "Cardiac Clemson" nickname in the early going, as we've seen it come from behind and narrowly escape losses already this season.
However, the Tigers can't afford to slip up tonight against the Gamecocks. South Carolina has come out the gate red-hot, starting 9-0 while taking care of weaker opposition.
The Gamecocks appear poised to give the Tigers their toughest test yet, as Dylan Eskew has the stuff and experience to match Aidan Knaak on the mound.
Then, at the dish, the Gamecocks are seeing the ball well. They outrank the Tigers in wRC+, OPS and strikeout rate.
South Carolina is being severely undervalued in this series opener and is primed to pull off the upset.
Pick: South Carolina ML +155
