The USC Trojans (3-4) will meet their Big Ten-rival, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-3) in a matchup on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Scarlet Knights will need a complete game to pull off an upset, they are currently 14-point underdogs. The over/under in this outing is 56.5 points.
USC vs. Rutgers Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Trojans (-14)
Moneyline: Trojans (-676), Scarlet Knights (+490)
Total: 56.5 points
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How to Watch USC vs. Rutgers
When: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11 p.m. ET
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California
TV: FOX
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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USC 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
288.6 (2020) |
21 |
Rush yards |
145.4 (1018) |
82 |
Points scored |
30.3 (212) |
55 |
Pass yards against |
223.0 (1561) |
78 |
Rush yards against |
138.1 (967) |
60 |
Points allowed |
22.0 (154) |
49 |
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USC 2024 Betting Info
The Trojans have compiled a 4-3-0 record against the spread this season.
In games it has played as at least 14-point favorites this season, USC is 2-0 against the spread.
A total of three out of seven Trojans games this season have gone over the point total.
The Trojans’ average point total in matchups this year is 54.2, 2.3 points less than the total in this game.
The Trojans are 1-2 against the spread in their last three games, and have a 0-3 straight-up record in those matchups.
USC Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.2 |
58.3 |
48.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.6 |
36.0 |
28.0 |
ATS Record |
4-3-0 |
4-0-0 |
0-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
3-3-1 |
2-2-0 |
1-1-1 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
2-3 |
2-0 |
0-3 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-1 |
1-1 |
0-0 |
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USC’s Offense vs. Rutgers’ Defense (2024)
The Trojans average 5.2 yards per rushing attempt (27th in the FBS), and the Scarlet Knights allow 5.0 per carry (113th in college football).
Rutgers gives up third-down conversions on 41.0% of its opponents’ attempts (91st in the FBS). USC has a 46.2% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 21st in college football.
The Trojans have the 36th-ranked offense in the FBS in yards per game (434.0). They will be up against a Scarlet Knights defense ranked 90th, giving up 385.3 yards per game.
USC averages 288.6 passing yards per game (21st in the FBS) compared to the 215.0 per game Rutgers allows (67th in college football).
Rutgers 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
191.0 (1337) |
103 |
Rush yards |
190.3 (1332) |
37 |
Points scored |
26.6 (186) |
83 |
Pass yards against |
215.0 (1505) |
67 |
Rush yards against |
170.3 (1192) |
98 |
Points allowed |
22.3 (156) |
54 |
Rutgers 2024 Betting Info
The Scarlet Knights have posted one win against the spread this year.
USC is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 14-point favorites.
The Scarlet Knights have played two games (out of four) which finished over the total this season.
The Trojans’ average point total in matchups this year is 54.2, 2.3 points below the total in this game.
The Trojans are 1-2 against the spread over their last three games, and have a 0-3 straight-up record in those matchups.
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Rutgers Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
42.9 |
44.2 |
39.0 |
Implied Total AVG |
23.0 |
23.0 |
23.0 |
ATS Record |
1-2-1 |
1-2-0 |
0-0-1 |
Over/Under Record |
2-2-0 |
2-1-0 |
0-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-2 |
1-2 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-1 |
0-0 |
0-1 |
Rutgers’ Offense vs. USC’s Defense (2024)
Rutgers converts 40.7% of its third-down plays (57th in college football). USC’s defense gives up third-down conversions at a 25.3% clip (third).
The Trojans give up 4.5 yards per rushing attempt (94th in the FBS). The Scarlet Knights are 40th in rushing, averaging 4.9 per carry.
Rutgers is 116th in the FBS in red-zone percentage (75.8%), and will be facing USC’s 71st-ranked red-zone defense (83.3%).
USC vs. Rutgers Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for USC vs. Rutgers is the Trojans (-676 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we prefer the under at 56.5 points.