Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs USC Trojans Prediction, 10/25/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs USC Trojans

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is the location where the USC Trojans (3-4) will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-3) on Friday, October 25, 2024. Rutgers opens this matchup as 14.0-point dogs. The betting total is set at 56.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Scarlet Knights took on the UCLA Bruins and went home with a loss by a final score of 35-32. On the ground, the Scarlet Knights conceded 95 yards on 31 tries, which is an average of 3.1 yds per run allowed. Rutgers gave up 32 completions on 38 attempts for 383 yards, and a completion rate of 84.2%. Overall, they ran 59 plays which converted into 422 yards. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ran the football 29 times and totaled 135 yards, earning them an average of 4.7 yards per carry.

The Scarlet Knights have earned 2,669 total yards over the course of this season. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Rutgers has earned 8 touchdowns via the pass and 16 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 6 times. Rutgers has recorded 149 first downs, and they have been hurt by 27 infractions for 214 yards. As a team they are averaging 190.3 yards in the run game which ranks them 37th in college football. In terms of scoring, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are sitting at 26.6 points per outing.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Scarlet Knights are giving up 1,505 yds which has them sitting in 71st in D-1. They have relinquished 215.0 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 63.2%. In total, they have relinquished 385.3 yards per game putting them at 90th in college football. They have yielded 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 13 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.0 yards per rushing attempt and 170.3 rushing yards per game so far this year. For the season, they have given up 1,192 yards via the ground game in 7 outings. The Scarlet Knights rank 52nd in the country in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 22.3 points per game.

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The Trojans come into this game with a record of 3-4 for this year. When they last played, the Trojans went home defeated by a final of 29-28 when they faced the Maryland Terrapins. The Trojans finished the contest with a total of 417 yards and they ran 74 plays (5.6 yards per play). USC rushed for 3.4 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 81 yards on 24 carries. USC gave up 24 attempts on the ground for 56 yards (2.3 yds per carry). The Trojans secondary conceded a completion rate of 76.5%, surrendering 373 yards on 39 for 51 through the air.

When looking at putting points on the board, the Trojans are ranking 56th in college football holding an average of 30.3 points per outing. The USC Trojans hold an average of 434.0 yards/outing, which is good for 36th in Division 1. The USC offense has compiled 356 yds of penalties on 43 violations, which is 63rd in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 6 interceptions while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have earned 161 1st downs. For the year so far, the Trojans have compiled 2,020 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 288.6 passing yards per contest, putting them at 22nd in D-1. They are averaging 145.4 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 1,018 yards for the season.

USC has conceded a total of 967 yards via the ground game (138.1 yards per contest) in addition to 11 touchdowns rushing this season. They have conceded 7 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 223.0 yards/game, which has them in 80th in the nation. They have totaled 5 fumbles recovered and 7 interceptions over the course of the season. The Trojans defense has been on the field for 432 plays, which ranks them 36th in the country. The Trojans are giving up 22.0 points per contest, which has them 49th in college football. In total, they have relinquished 154 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Scarlet Knights/Trojans college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Trojans -14.0

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