Rutgers vs USC Week 9 Prediction | College Football Picks Today, Best Bets

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and USC Trojans face off in a late-night Big Ten battle on Friday in Los Angeles. Both teams are riding losing streaks, so something has to give.

Rutgers vs USC Game Info and Odds

• Location: LA Coliseum (Los Angeles, California) | Time: 11:00 PM ET 
• Spread: USC -14.5, Moneyline: USC -600, Total: 56.5
• Where to Watch: FOX

Rutgers vs USC Best Bet: Rutgers +14.5

Rutgers will try to take the air out of the ball. Meanwhile, the last time we saw USC, they blew a big lead to Penn State. Rutgers is traveling west, where teams traveling two-plus time zones have just two wins, but expect them to keep it close.

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Rutgers vs USC Best Total Bet: Under 56.5

This game begs the question, can USC play physical Big Ten football? Because that’s what Rutgers does. They run the ball down people’s throats and play stout defense. Rutgers has a tough time scoring, but so do the people they play. If USC does keep Rutgers off the scoreboard, can they score enough to hit the over? Probably not.

Rutgers Best Player Bet: Kyle Monangai Over Rushing Yards (+140)

Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai averages 120 yards per game on the ground. He went for 106 yards against UCLA last weekend after two straight games of being held under 80 yards. USC’s rush defense is 13th in the Big Ten, allowing 138.1 yards per game. 

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USC Best Player Bet: Ja’Kobi Lane Over 50 Receiving Yards (+170)

USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane is the team’s leading receiver. However, he is averaging under 50 yards per game. He crossed that threshold in last week’s loss against Maryland and could cross it again against an average Rutgers pass defense.

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