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College FootballSat 19 Sept, 15:30 United States time

USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights prediction

SHI Stadium

USC TrojansAway
29.6 : 29.9
projected points
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsHome
49%USC
51%Rutgers
Eagle safe pickUSC +10.5
-281

Quick answer

Our prediction for USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights is Rutgers Scarlet Knights to win, with a 51% chance, but it is a close call. We project USC Trojans 29.6 and Rutgers Scarlet Knights 29.9. Our best bet is USC +10.5 at -281.

Prediction
Rutgers Scarlet Knights to win
Chance
51%
Projected score
USC Trojans 30, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 30
Projected total
59.6 points
Best bet
USC +10.5 at -281

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

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Eagle safe pick

USC +10.5
74% chanceFair price -2811 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Rutgers Scarlet Knights 51% and USC Trojans 49%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Rutgers Scarlet Knights won 1 of their last 5 and USC Trojans won 3 of their last 5. USC Trojans come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Rutgers Scarlet Knights won 2 of their last 6 games at home. USC Trojans won 2 of their last 6 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Rutgers Scarlet Knights score 26.0 points a game and let in 33.7. USC Trojans score 31.8 and let in 22.5. Their recent games average 59.7 and 54.3 points in total.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    USC +10.5 has a 74% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Rutgers Scarlet Knights shade it

By the EagleEyeOdds desk

The big picture

Rutgers Scarlet Knights host USC Trojans in the College Football on Sat 19 Sept, 15:30 at SHI Stadium. Our prediction for USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights is Rutgers Scarlet Knights to win, with a 51% chance, but it is a close call. We project USC Trojans 29.6 and Rutgers Scarlet Knights 29.9. Our best bet is USC +10.5 at -281.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights form

Rutgers Scarlet Knights have 3 wins and 8 losses in their last 11 games, with 286 points scored and 371 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 4 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, L, newest first.

USC Trojans form

USC Trojans have 9 wins and 4 losses in their last 13 games, with 414 points scored and 292 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 4 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, W, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect USC Trojans to score about 29.6 points and Rutgers Scarlet Knights about 29.9. That points to Rutgers Scarlet Knights to win. Our safest bet is USC +10.5 at -281.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 13 games in all competitions.

RutgersUSC
Games played1113
Wins39
Losses84
Points scored286414
Points conceded371292
Scored per game26.031.8
Conceded per game33.722.5
Home record2W 4L7W 0L
Away record1W 4L2W 4L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Rutgers spreadCoversFair
Rutgers -7.533%+206
Rutgers -3.542%+137
Rutgers -0.550%+102
Rutgers +2.557%-133
Rutgers +6.567%-199
Total pointsOverUnder
52.567%33%
56.558%42%
59.550%50%
62.543%57%
66.533%67%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Rutgers +3.5 wins if Rutgers win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Our prediction for USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights is Rutgers Scarlet Knights to win, with a 51% chance, but it is a close call. We project USC Trojans 29.6 and Rutgers Scarlet Knights 29.9. Our best bet is USC +10.5 at -281.

What is the projected score for USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

We project USC Trojans 29.6 and Rutgers Scarlet Knights 29.9, about 59.6 points in total.

How are Rutgers Scarlet Knights playing?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights have 3 wins and 8 losses in their last 11 games, with 286 points scored and 371 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 4 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, L, newest first.

How are USC Trojans playing?

USC Trojans have 9 wins and 4 losses in their last 13 games, with 414 points scored and 292 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 4 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, W, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

USC +10.5 at -281, with a 74% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.