USC vs Rutgers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: USC vs Rutgers
USC go up against Rutgers at SHI Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, September 19.
Let’s go for USC at an appealing -22.5 on the spread. We like this wager and are able to get get -110 that they beat Rutgers by a big enough margin.
USC Trojans have won their previous three games. The latest was a 49-30 home triumph at LA Memorial Coliseum against Louisiana Ragin Cajuns.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Boston College Eagles won 28-21 at Alumni Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
USC beat Rutgers when the teams last met. It was a 42-20 scoreline at LA Memorial Coliseum.
USC vs Rutgers Prediction & Picks
Head into USC vs Rutgers with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.
Game Prediction
There’s a strong case to be made for USC against the spread in this college football matchup. Our prediction is that the favorites can cover the -22.5 line at -110 considering they should be superior.
We only make our college football picks after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.
Key USC vs Rutgers stats:
USC -22.5 Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Jayden Maiava (USC) to exceed 287.5 passing yards are -114. The line for QB Passing Yards looks attractive and we’re confident of securing a return.
You can place a bet on King Miller (USC) at -114 to surpass 75.5 rushing yards. We feel confident that he’ll cover the Player Rushing Yards line, which looks generous.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes USC -22.5 on the spread, combined with Under 59.5 and Jayden Maiava (USC) to go Over 287.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
42
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13
Rutgers
There’s the chance to land massive odds when it comes to a the Trojans correct score win. We’ll try a 42-13 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.
USC vs Rutgers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -2500 about USC which reflects they have a 96% chance of winning this college game. Rutgers are the underdogs at +1160 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread is calculated to be 22.5, while total points comes in at 58.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. Those who wager Under 58.5 can get -110.
Consider every angle when placing your college football wagers. The best betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Rutgers Sitting on Five Wins in Previous Ten at Home
Rutgers have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 32.60 points per contest and giving up 30.60.
USC own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 24.90 points per contest while yielding 26.60.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O59.5 | U59.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rutgers Home Stats |
5-5 | 63.20 | 32.60 | 30.60 | 7 | 3 | |
 USC Away Stats |
3-7 | 51.50 | 24.90 | 26.60 | 2 | 8 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O59.5 = Games Over 59.5 Points
- U59.5 = Games Under 59.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
USC Stats
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -22.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road
- +22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +22.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 54.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 51.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 59.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 59.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.20 pts and allowed 22.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.90 pts and allowed 26.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 57.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 63.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 59.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 59.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.90 pts and allowed 35.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 32.60 pts and allowed 30.60 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
2 | 0 | 107 | 16 | 91 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Washington
|
2 | 0 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Wisconsin
|
1 | 1 | 49 | 50 | -1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Purdue
|
1 | 1 | 80 | 57 | 23 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Oregon
|
1 | 1 | 65 | 66 | -1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
1 | 1 | 79 | 27 | 52 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
1 | 1 | 72 | 45 | 27 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Illinois
|
1 | 1 | 69 | 54 | 15 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
|
USC
|
3 | 0 | 130 | 56 | 74 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Iowa
|
2 | 0 | 56 | 13 | 43 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
UCLA
|
2 | 0 | 73 | 34 | 39 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Penn State
|
2 | 0 | 72 | 9 | 63 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Northwestern
|
1 | 0 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
2 | 0 | 105 | 28 | 77 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Michigan
|
2 | 0 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Michigan State
|
2 | 0 | 65 | 27 | 38 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Maryland
|
2 | 0 | 100 | 14 | 86 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
|
Rutgers
|
0 | 2 | 42 | 65 | -23 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
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