It's almost game time for the Gamecocks and Hokies in the 2025 season-opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Aflac Kickoff game is set to begin at 3 pm ET today.
The Gamecocks come into the 2025 season with high hopes after the success seen in 2024, and head coach Shane Beamer is riding a wave of support like he's never seen.
What are the final odds for South Carolina vs Virginia Tech?
Spread: South Carolina -6.5, via Fanduel Sportsbook
There has been a little movement on this line, as the Gamecocks were favored by 7.5 early in the week. Vegas hasn't shifted from looking at South Carolina as a potential touchdown winner.
Over/Under: 51.5
This is another bet that has moved a little since it opened at 50.5 this week. It seems Vegas is expecting a defensive battle between these teams.
Moneyline: South Carolina -250, Virginia Tech +202
Here's where we have seen some significant movement, with Carolina moving from a -300 moneyline down to -250, and VT going from +235 to +202. Early bettors could clean up on this.
LaNorris Sellers prop bets for South Carolina fans:
First TD scored by LaNorris Sellers +500
Two or more TDs by LaNorris Sellers +300
275 or more passing yards for LaNorris Sellers +290
3 or more passing TDs by LaNorris Sellers +410
South Carolina vs Virginia Tech Final Prediction
In what is certain to be an emotional game for head coach Shane Beamer as he takes on his father's former team, there's no debating that the Gamecocks have the better team in this matchup.
Look for LaNorris Sellers to take over this game early, and set the tone for the game. The Hokie defense will be forced to put a spy on Sellers, or to shift to man coverage, which will allow Nyck Harbor and Mazeo Bennett, Jr. to run past the Virginia Tech secondary.
Early season jitters may allow for more scores than either team is accustomed to, and South Carolina should win the turnover battle.
Final score prediction: