College Football Odds Week 8: South Carolina vs Missouri Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 8 of college football in the SEC showcases an intriguing matchup between Missouri and South Carolina. Betting odds see the Tigers as 6.5-point home favorites against the Gamecocks. Coverage begins from Faurot Field in Columbia on Saturday, October 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.

Here's everything you need to know about the college football odds for Week 8 South Carolina vs Missouri: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

South Carolina vs No. 20 Missouri Odds

• Opening point spread: Missouri -6.5
• Opening moneyline: Missouri -250/South Carolina +205
• Opening total: Over/Under 59.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (SEC Network)

UPDATE 12:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Mizzou remains a 7.5-point chalk at BetMGM, but the splits have changed since Friday (see below update). South Carolina is now landing 54% of spread tickets and 69% of spread cash.

On Friday afternoon, the total dipped from 59.5 to 58.5, and it's now 58.5 (Under -115). The Over is seeing 78% of tickets, but money is closer to two-way, at 59% on the Over.

UPDATE NOON ET FRIDAY: This number bounced between Missouri -6.5/-7/-7.5 throughout the week at BetMGM. The Tigers are now -7.5 while getting 59% of tickets, with 54% of money on the Gamecocks.

BetMGM's total bounced between 59.5 and 60.5 multiple times this week and is now 59.5. The Over is getting 84% of early tickets/72% of early dollars.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: Missouri (6-1 SU/4-3 ATS) bounced back nicely from its Week 6 home loss to LSU. The Tigers, getting 1.5 points at Kentucky, fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter. But they rallied to make it a game, then pulled away with an 18-0 fourth quarter to win 38-21.

South Carolina (2-4 SU/3-3 ATS) blew a 37-27 fourth-quarter lead against Florida. The Gamecocks gave up two touchdowns in the final five minutes, losing 41-39 as 1-point home faves.

Missouri advanced from -6.5 to -7 late Sunday night at Caesars, then went to -7.5 this morning.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full College Football Odds Week 8 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every Top 25 matchup.

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson