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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 9
(4-3) Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. USC Trojans (3-4)
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 11:00 ET
Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
Week 9 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Rutgers +14.5 | USC -14.5
Week 9 CFB Moneyline Odds: Rutgers +457 | USC -655
College Football Betting Total: O/U 55.5
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Get ready for a wild one in Week 9 as Rutgers travels across the country to take on USC in a first-ever meeting between these two programs. Rutgers, hungry to break a three-game losing skid, comes in as a solid +14.5 underdog.
But here’s the kicker—this Scarlet Knights squad has been battle-tested all season, and they’re not about to back down from the Trojans.
USC is the -14.5 point favorite as they host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a week nine matchup at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. Kick-off is set for 11:00 ET, and the game will be broadcast on FOX.
The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points. Rutgers enters the game with a 4-3 record, while USC is 3-4 on the season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers enters Week 9 against USC with a 4-3 record, ranked 66th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 58.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. On the road, Rutgers is 1-1, while they are 2-2 at home this season.
The Scarlet Knights have been favored in four games, going 2-2 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is +4.3 points per game, and they are 3-2-1 against the spread this season.
This week’s over/under line is 55.5 points, higher than any Rutgers game this year. They are 4-2 against the over/under, with an average line of 42.8 points and an average total of 48.9 points per game.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats
Rutgers’ offense has leaned heavily on their ground game, ranking 24th in rushing attempts and averaging 191.3 rushing yards per game. Kyle Monangai has been the standout performer, rushing for 845 yards and 10 touchdowns, with an average of 5 yards per carry. The Scarlet Knights are scoring 26.6 points per game, and they are ranked 68th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9.
Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 1,337 yards, but Rutgers ranks 95th in passing yards per game. Kaliakmanis has eight touchdowns and five interceptions, with a passer rating of 78. The team is converting 40.7% of their third-down attempts. Dymere Miller leads the receivers with 349 yards and one touchdown.
Rutgers’ defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing 35 points in their recent game against UCLA, where they gave up 484 total yards, including 383 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air. Despite the struggles, they held UCLA to just 101 rushing yards on 28 attempts.
On the season, Rutgers ranks 41st nationally, allowing 22.3 points per game. Opponents are averaging 215 passing yards per game and completing 61.8% of their throws. Rutgers is 126th in the country against the run, giving up 172.7 rushing yards per game.
USC Trojans
USC enters Week 9 with a 3-4 record, ranked 15th in our power rankings. They’ve been perfect at home (3-0) but winless on the road (0-3). The Trojans have been favored in five of their seven games, going 2-3 as the favorite. Despite their losing record, they have an 87.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season.
USC’s ATS record stands at 3-3, with a 3-0 mark at home and 0-3 on the road. They are 2-3 against the spread as the favorite, and their average scoring margin this season is +8.3 points per game.
The over/under line for this week is 55.5 points. USC’s games have averaged an over/under line of 54.4 points, and their over/under record is 2-3-1, with games averaging 52.3 points.
USC Trojans Stats
USC’s offense is averaging 30.3 points per game, placing them 43rd in the nation. However, they are ranked 19th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their passing game is their strength, with the second-most passing attempts per game, averaging 42.3, and the third-most completions, averaging 27.3. They are 19th in passing yards, with 288.6 per game, and convert 46.2% of their third downs.
Miller Moss leads the Trojans with 1,954 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 92. USC is 66th in passer rating nationally. Woody Marks has rushed for 661 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Kyron Hudson leads the receivers with 303 yards and two touchdowns.
USC’s defense has allowed an average of 22 points per game this season, ranking 39th nationally. In their recent game against Maryland, they gave up 29 points, allowing 443 total yards, including 373 passing yards on 39 completions. They also forced one interception in the game.
Opponents have averaged 223.6 passing yards per game against USC, completing 68.5% of their passes. The Trojans have faced the 22nd fewest rushing attempts in the country, allowing 140 rushing yards per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. USC Trojans NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 1-3-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the USC Trojans are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 4-3-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the USC Trojans have gone 2-8 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The USC Trojans’ have an over/under record of 1-1-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 9 NCAA Betting Prediction: Rutgers +14.5
USC is the heavy favorite in their week nine matchup against Rutgers, with the point spread set at -14.5 in favor of the Trojans. We expect USC to come out on top with a final score of 33-26, but we’re on Rutgers to cover the spread.
USC has been anything but reliable, going 0-3 straight up in their last three and covering the spread just once.
On the flip side, Rutgers has been quietly steady, going 4-3-2 ATS in their last 10 road games, and they thrive under the Friday night lights, covering 5 of their last 7 Friday matchups.
USC, meanwhile, has struggled against Big Ten opponents, with a dismal 1-6 straight-up record in their last 7 against the conference.
The over/under line is 55.5 points, and with our projected score of 55 points, there isn’t much value on either side. However, we would lean slightly towards the under given the line is set at 55.5 points.
The betting lines are buzzing with the total set at 55.5, and the moneyline showing Rutgers as a juicy +457 underdog. If you’re looking for value, you might just find it here.
The Scarlet Knights are primed to put up a fight, and with USC’s recent struggles, there’s no shortage of reasons to believe this game could be closer than expected!
Buckle up, because this matchup has all the makings of a thrilling Friday night showdown!
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. USC Trojans NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
USC is 3-4 overall heading into another Big Ten conference game Friday. Quarterback Miller Moss will again lead the Trojans, and ahead of that start, he has shown no intention of backing down to the outside noise.@RJ_Abeytia has more:https://t.co/bAQ6hdnf6C
— USC Trojans Football (@uscfootball) October 24, 2024
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